Less invasive treatment for blocked artery in the leg is safe, review finds

This study shows that the orbital atherectomy treatment can offer patients a safe and effective alternative to surgery.AUTHORSThe authors of the study are Dr. Michael Lee and Dr. Daniel Heikali of UCLA; Dr. Jihad Mustapha of Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming, Mich.; Dr. George Adams of Rex Healthcare in Raleigh, N.C.; and Dr. Ehtisham Mahmud of UC San Diego.JOURNALThis  study was published  by the peer-reviewed journal Vascular Medicine.FUNDINGThis research was funded Cardiovascular Systems Inc., the makers of the orbital atherectomy device.DISCLOSURES​Drs. Lee, Mustapha and Adams received funding from Cardiovascular Systems. The remaining authors disclose no conflicts.
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