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Atherectomy-how big of a lesion can it treat?
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Atherectomy: there is surgical and transcatheter atherectomy. In general surgical atherectomy can deal with larger lesions. Your physician who has the information about you can provide specific advice for you.
Answered 8/10/2017
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