Angioplasty, Balloon
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Use of a balloon catheter for dilatation of an occluded artery. It is used in treatment of arterial occlusive diseases, including renal artery stenosis and arterial occlusions in the leg. For the specific technique of balloon dilatation in coronary arteries, ANGIOPLASTY, TRANSLUMINAL, PERCUTANEOUS CORONARY is available. |
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coord IM with disease /ther (IM), not /surg |
| Previously Indexed: |
Arterial Occlusive Diseases (1973-1981),Catheterization (1966-1981),Dilatation (1968-1981),Heart Catheterization (1976-1981),specific arterial occlusive disease (1966-1981) |
Angioplasty, Balloon Categories.
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Angioplasty, Balloon, Laser-Assisted - Techniques using laser energy in combination with a balloon catheter to perform angioplasty. These procedures can take several forms including: a) laser fiber delivering the energy while the inflated balloon centers the fiber and occludes the blood flow; b) balloon angioplasty immediately following laser angioplasty; or c) laser energy transmitted through angioplasty balloons that contain an internal fiber. |
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Angioplasty, Transluminal, Percutaneous Coronary - Dilatation of an occluded coronary artery (or arteries) by means of a balloon catheter to restore myocardial blood supply. |
Angioplasty, Balloon Definitions and Terms
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