What is the removal of an artery called?

Why is it done? Atherectomy is useful in situations where hard plaque, with a lot of calcium, is blocking an artery. Removal of this blockage restores blood flow through the artery. This procedure is particularly helpful to remove blockages in vessels not easy to treat with stents, or where arteries are branching.

What is the removal of plaque from the inner lining of an artery?

Endarterectomy is surgery to remove plaque buildup in your arteries and restore blood flow to your brain and leg. It lowers the risk of stroke or complications of peripheral arterial disease (PAD).

What is the inner lining of a blood vessel called?

The innermost layer, the tunica intima (also called tunica interna), is simple squamous epithelium surrounded by a connective tissue basement membrane with elastic fibers. The middle layer, the tunica media, is primarily smooth muscle and is usually the thickest layer.

What is the medical term for vessel?

[ves´el] any channel for carrying a fluid, such as blood or lymph; called also vas. absorbent vessel lymphatic vessel. blood vessel any of the vessels conveying the blood; an artery, arteriole, vein, venule, or capillary.

What is a Cryoplasty?

Cryoplasty is a minimally invasive treatment used for patients with peripheral vascular disease. It is an alternative to traditional angioplasty and stenting techniques. Typically, endovascular cryoplasty is performed to open narrowed or clogged arteries in the legs.

What is a embolectomy used for?

An embolectomy is surgery to remove an embolus from an artery or vein. An embolus is part of a blood clot that broke free. It can travel through your bloodstream and become stuck in another area. This is called an embolism.

What does endothelial mean?

The endothelium is a thin membrane that lines the inside of the heart and blood vessels. Endothelial cells release substances that control vascular relaxation and contraction as well as enzymes that control blood clotting, immune function and platelet (a colorless substance in the blood) adhesion.

What is the medical term for artery?

[ahr´ter-e] a vessel through which the blood passes away from the heart to various parts of the body.