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What can you tell me about lower leg atherectomy procedures?

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See below: Nearly 8 million Americans are affected by peripheral artery disease involving. When there is poor circulation to the legs, sometimes it is necessary to remove atherosclerotic plaque for advanced intervention. This is atherectomy which can be done via different devices

Answered 1/29/2015

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