A Patient Is Scheduled to Undergo Coronary Atherectomy

Multiple Choice

A patient is scheduled to undergo coronary atherectomy. What should the nurse explain to patient about the procedure during pre-procedure teaching?

A) The procedure is done via the femoral, brachial or radial artery
B) Coronary atherectomy uses a grinding/cutting tool to clear plaque from diseased coronary arteries. It can be combined with percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty and/or a stent procedure
C) A grinding/cutting tool is used to clear plaque from diseased coronary arteries
D) Tell the patient about different types of atherectomies