Balloon angioplasty; Coronary angioplasty; Coronary artery angioplasty; Cardiac angioplasty; PTCA; Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty; Heart artery dilatation
This procedure greatly improves blood flow through the coronary arteries and the heart in about 90% of patients. It may eliminate the need for coronary artery bypass surgery (
The result is relief from chest pain, and improved exercise capac...
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