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2024-01-28 03:22:16
(1) Is atherectomy a common procedure and a hospital which performs angioplasty can perform the same procedure if required? (2) Does diffuse plaque require atherectomy procedure?
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Yes it's been done for calcified lesions.

Answered2024-01-28 08:29:03

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