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Cardiac Catheterization FAQ About Cardiac Catheterization and Stenting

What is balloon angioplasty? Print

Created by: Team Rx.Health

Modified on: Thu, 30 Sep, 2021 at 6:02 AM


Balloon angioplasty is a method for mechanically enlarging a constricted artery or blood vessel. A stenting technique is frequently used in conjunction with balloon angioplasty to guarantee that the artery remains open.


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1. Angioplasty and stent placement - heart. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/surgery/angioplasty-and-stent-placement-heart


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