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Rotational atherectomy (PTCRA) – Cardiology MCQ

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Wrong statement about Rotational atherectomy (PTCRA):
a) Not very useful in calcified lesions
b) Uses a diamond coated burr rotating at high velocity
c) Pulverizes the atherosclerotic plaque into tiny particles
d) Rotation of the burr needs high pressure compressed air or nitrogen
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