Clearing Blocked Arteries and Other Procedures

Question 1

Surgical removal of plaque build up.

Answer 1

Atherectomy

Question 2

Surgical removal of the lining of the carotid artery

Answer 2

Carotid Endarterectomy

Question 3

Surgical removal of the lining of an artery.

Answer 3

Endarterectomy

Question 4

Surgical removal of part of an artery.

Answer 4

Arteriectomy

Question 5

Surgical removal of an aneurysm.

Answer 5

Aneurysmectomy

Question 6

aka “Aneurysmoplasty”. Surgical suturing of an aneurysm.

Answer 6

Aneurysmorrhaphy

Question 7

To stop or control bleeding

Answer 7

Hemostasis

Question 8

Removal of blood and separation of cellular elements, and reinfusion of these cellular elements suspended in saline or a plasma substitute

Answer 8

Plasmapheresis