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.
CT stands for computerised tomography. A CT scan, also known as a CAT scan, is a specialised X-ray test. It can give quite clear pictures of the inside of your body. In particular, it can give good pictures of soft tissues of the body which do not show on ordinary X-ray pictures. Note: the information below is a general guide only.