Procedure called orbital atherectomy is performed for the first time in Presidente Prudente Reproduction/Incor A procedure that helps remove calcium buildup from the heart arteries was carried out for the first time in the interior of São Paulo, according to the Heart Institute (Incor) in Presidente Prudente. The technique, called orbital atherectomy, was used by specialists from Santa Casa de Presidente Prudente and is considered one of the most advanced technologies available in the world for the treatment of calcified coronary lesions. 📲 Join the g1 Presidente Prudente e Região channel on WhatsApp The procedure was performed on a patient diagnosed with coronary artery disease, a condition caused by the accumulation of plaque in the arteries that supply the heart. See the videos that are trending on g1 Over time, these plaques can calcify and harden, reducing blood flow and increasing the complexity of treatment, as well as increasing the risk of cardiovascular complications. Orbital atherectomy is indicated precisely in these cases. The procedure uses a device coated with diamond particles that rotates at high speed inside the artery, wearing away the calcified plaques and reducing their stiffness. This way, the blood vessel is better prepared to receive other treatments. After the orbital atherectomy procedure, the Hemodynamics team completed the treatment with coronary angioplasty and stent implantation, a small prosthesis used to keep the artery open and restore blood flow. According to the Instituto do Coração, the result was positive and the patient remained under observation in a hospital bed for just 24 hours, without the need for admission to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and was subsequently discharged from the hospital. Procedure called orbital atherectomy is performed for the first time in Presidente Prudente Reproduction/Incor What is Orbital Atherectomy? Coronary artery disease is one of the leading causes of death in the world and occurs when fatty plaques accumulate in the arteries responsible for supplying the heart. Over the years, these plaques can undergo calcification, becoming rigid and making it difficult for blood to pass through. In these cases, patients may experience symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue on exertion and, in more serious situations, suffer a heart attack. The most common treatment is coronary angioplasty, performed through cardiac catheterization and stent implantation. However, when the plaques contain a large amount of calcium, adequate expansion of the devices can become a technical challenge, increasing the risk of complications and compromising the results of the procedure. Orbital atherectomy was developed for these cases. The technology modifies calcified plaques and prepares the artery for angioplasty, allowing better expansion of the stents and increasing the chances of successful treatment. Procedure called orbital atherectomy is performed for the first time in Presidente Prudente Reproduction/Incor Initial plugin text See more news on g1 Presidente Prudente and Region VIDEOS: watch TV TEM reports