Susan has blocked arteries. Her doctor performs a procedure using a balloon catheter to stretch the artery walls and flatten fat

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TiliK225 [7]

2 years ago

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Susan has blocked arteries. Her doctor performs a procedure using a balloon catheter to stretch the artery walls and flatten fat

ty deposits. Which procedure is this?

Health

2 answers:

yulyashka [42] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-17T17:51:43+03:00

Answer:

Angioplasty

Explanation:

Angioplasty: Angioplasty is an invasive but nonsurgical procedure to open up blocked arteries. Using a balloon catheter, a surgeon can stretch the artery walls and flatten fatty deposits. The surgeon then inserts a stent (small tube) to keep the artery open.

fgiga [73] · Answer 2 · 2022-05-17T16:00:44+03:00

fgiga [73]2 years ago

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<span>Angioplasty uses a balloon tipped catheter into a narrow or blocked blood vessel where the balloon is inflated to open the vessel and improve blood flow.</span>