Laser angioplasty: Not the magic wand many heart patients imagine it to be
When patients mention 'laser angioplasty,' they often envision a rapid and painless fix. Yet, cardiologists explain that the process of Excimer Laser Coronary Atherectomy (ELCA) involves a specific catheter designed to obliterate clots and calcium deposits, all while still adhering to traditional angioplasty methods.
When patients mention 'laser angioplasty,' they often envision a rapid and painless fix. Yet, cardiologists explain that the process of Excimer Laser Coronary Atherectomy (ELCA) involves a specific catheter designed to obliterate clots and calcium deposits, all while still adhering to traditional angioplasty methods.
