Ultrasound-Assisted Laser Technique Vaporizes Artery Plaque (IMAGE)

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Ultrasound-Assisted Laser Technique Vaporizes Artery Plaque

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Atherosclerosis, a buildup of plaque, can lead to heart disease, artery disease, and chronic kidney disease and is traditionally treated by inserting and inflating a balloon to expand the artery.

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Rohit Singh, University of Kansas

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