How is an atherectomy done?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
My calcium score is 2000. My arteries were found to be very hardened during a stent surgery. I was told that I could need an atherectomy. To be certain, I will have to get a Thallium stress test, computed tomography (CT), and coronary angiography. Can I do them all at once? If yes, in which order?
Kindly help.
Hello,
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If you have a calcium score of 2000, you will need to undergo atherectomy procedures such as rotablation, tornus, or laser atherectomy, based on your angiographic assessment. A thallium scan is recommended to determine the vitality of cardiac tissue and assess the suitability of stenting. I am not sure why you require CT (computerized tomography) angiography since invasive angiography may demonstrate coronary calcium and the necessity for a proper debulking device.
I hope this helps.
Thank you.
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