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.
Computed Tomography (CT scanning) is a method of examining inside the body using X-rays, which create cross-sectional 2D or 3D images on a computer. It is possible to perform CT scans on any part of the body. They can show several kinds of body tissue (lung, bone, soft tissue and blood vessels) with great clarity and are able to diagnose diseases such as cancer, heart and vascular disease, injuries, brain tumours and musculoskeletal disorders.