A final option, less commonly used, is a technique called atherectomy. This treatment uses a device that cuts or grinds away the hardened deposition (atheroma) within the artery. Atherectomy is less ...
Medically reviewed by Rafle Fernandez, MD Key Takeaways Bypass surgery is better than stents for serious heart disease.A stent is less invasive and usually faster to recover from than bypass ...
BLACKFOOT —Bingham Healthcare is proud to announce that David Shelley MD, a leading vascular specialist, has successfully performed a percutaneous arterial bypass (PTAB) procedure using the innovative ...
Women with severe coronary heart disease causing narrowing or blockages in the arteries may derive greater long-term benefits ...
Six months after the procedure, the patient showed no signs of coronary artery obstruction, meaning VECTOR's first outing in ...
FORT WORTH, Texas — There is a new procedure for patients with complex peripheral artery disease (PAD), and Medical City Fort Worth is the first hospital in North Texas to offer the treatment. The ...
Ann Arbor, MI - Researchers have found that patients undergoing bypass procedures for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) are not receiving cardioprotective medications. A new study suggests that ACE ...
Dr. Michael Acker answers the question: 'Why Bypass Surgery Instead Of Stents?' — -- Question: Why do some patients require bypass surgery instead of stents? Answer: There are some situations ...