Coronary atherectomy: overview and implications for nursing.
Coronary atherectomy, a new invasive procedure for the treatment of atherosclerotic heart disease, consists of the excision and removal of atherosclerotic tissue from coronary artery walls. This article provides current information on atherectomy, including its potential advantages over percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). Indications, limitations, medical research, and implications for nursing research are described. A case study is presented.
Speroni
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Fiske
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Frank
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Morrissey
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D017225:Atherectomy, Coronary / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged