Enrichment Terms: Treatment and Surgical Procedures Flashcards
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atherectomy
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Removal of atheromatous plaque from the lining of a vessel. May be done by open surgery or through the lumen of the vessel
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commissurotomy
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Surgical incision of a scarred mitral valve to increase the size of the valve opening
3
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embolectomy
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Surgical removal of an embolus
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intraaortic balloon pump (IABP)
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A mechanical assist device that consists of an inflatable balloon pump inserted through the femoral artery into the thoracic aorta.
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ventricular assist device (VAD)
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A pump that takes over the function of the left ventricle in delivering blood into the systemic circuit.
