Cracking those hardened plaques in your heart arteries

The HC-IVL system works by using metal hemispheres integrated on a balloon, which when inflated, causes fractures within the hardened plaque. — CVS KL

Treating plaque buildup in coronary arteries, i.e. atherosclerosis, involves a combination of lifestyle changes, medications, and if required, surgical intervention.

Plaque is a mixture of fat, cholesterol, calcium, cellular waste and a clotting protein called fibrin that collects on your artery walls over time.