Rotational atherectomy (PTCRA) – Cardiology MCQ
| August 6, 2013 | Angiography and Interventions, Cardiology MCQ, DM / DNB Cardiology Entrance | No Comments
Wrong statement about Rotational atherectomy (PTCRA):
a) Not very useful in calcified lesions
b) Uses a diamond coated burr rotating at high velocity
c) Pulverizes the atherosclerotic plaque into tiny particles
d) Rotation of the burr needs high pressure compressed air or nitrogen
Please check the YouTube video above for the discussion
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Johnson Francis
Former Professor of Cardiology, Calicut Govt. Medical Kozhikode, Kerala, India. Editor-in-Chief, BMH Medical Journal