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-Computerised Tomography. A scan using special X-rays to take images of the body. It uses a computer to create âslicesâ (cross sections) of the body and internal organs. Some terms you may hear: 1  Outpatient-being an outpatient simply means you are coming in to see us for an appointment. 2  You donât stay overnight.