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"snow-plowing" a cardiac vessel? - MT

Posted: Oct 13, 2011

Has anyone heard this term? I've been doing caths for 15 years and never heard this. He has a heavy accent so it's not totally clear that is what he is saying. The context is a cath report - "no intervention because of the risk of (s/l snow-plowing) the vessel". Thanks!

yes, - sm

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The mechanisms responsible for this adverse effect include the redistribution and displacement of atherosclerotic plaque toward the branch ostium (the so-called â��snow-plow effectâ��), embolization of atherosclerotic dÃ©bris, thrombosis, vessel dissection, spasm, and blockage of the ostium of the branch by the stent struts.

Thanks so much! -sm - MT

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I also appreciate you taking the time to post the explanatory information, thanks again!

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