Plaque can be removed, though different techniques are used for different areas of the body. Atherectomy is a way to remove plaque in the coronary arteries (arteries of the heart) with a laser catheter or rotating shaver via a catheter inserted in your groin. Endarterectomy is the surgical removal of plaque from an artery. You can read more about this procedure on the following website: http://www.vascularweb.org/patients/NorthPoint/Endarterectomy.html
Hello,Yes this can be removed they do have certain meds they can try if it's really bad they can use a Cath and go into the arteries and try to remove this,alot of Doctors i believe will try Med's first. Jim
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