The surgical removal of plaque buildup from the interior of an artery. Atheroma: A deposit of plaque on or within the arterial wall. Atherosclerosis: Hardening and narrowing of the arteries caused by a buildup of cholesterol plaque on the interior walls of the arteries. atrial fibrillation
computed tomography (CT) (computerized axial tomography (CAT)) a radiologic imaging modality that uses computer processing to generate an image (CAT scan) of the tissue density in a âsliceâ as thin as 1 to 10 mm in thickness through the patient's body.
A CT (computed tomography) scan is a type of specialized X-ray that can show cross-sectional images of a specific area of the body. In a CT scan, the machine circles the body and sends the images to a computer, where they are viewed by a technician. Each picture is viewed as a cross section (like a piece of sliced bread) of the body to provide doctors with alternate views of your body.