Explore everything you need to know about rotational atherectomy: how it works to remove calcified coronary plaques, when it’s recommended, and why it matters. This minimally invasive procedure utilizes a high-speed rotating burr to modify tough, calcified lesions, enabling effective balloon dilation and stent placement—especially in heavily calcified or undilatable lesions that would otherwise impede treatment. Discover the benefits, potential risks, recovery timeline, and long-term outlook to help inform whether this advanced heart procedure could be the right choice for your condition.