Topic Overview

Angioplasty

Angioplasty is a procedure to restore blood flow through narrow or blocked arteries. Learn about how stents and angioplasty work.

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Definition

Angioplasty is a procedure to restore blood flow through narrow or blocked arteries. Learn about how stents and angioplasty work.

Concept record

Canonical title: Angioplasty
Alphabetical key: A
Category: Rehabilitation
Content type: Topic Overview
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: Balloon angioplasty, Coronary angioplasty, Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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