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Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary
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Definition
: Dilation of an occluded coronary artery (or arteries) by means of a balloon catheter to restore myocardial blood supply.
coordinate IM with disease / ther (IM), not / surg; if laser, coordinate IM with ANGIOPLASTY, BALLOON, LASER-ASSISTED (IM)
Other names
Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty; Coronary Angioplasty, Transluminal Balloon; Angioplasty, Transluminal, Percutaneous Coronary; Angioplasty, Coronary Balloon; Transluminal Coronary Balloon Dilation; Balloon Dilation, Coronary Artery; Coronary Balloon Angioplasty; Coronary Balloon Angioplasties; Balloon Angioplasty, Coronary; Balloon Angioplasties, Coronary; Angioplasties, Coronary Balloon