BALLOON ANGIOPLASTY
\bəlˈuːn ˈaŋɡɪˌɒplɐsti], \bəlˈuːn ˈaŋɡɪˌɒplɐsti], \b_ə_l_ˈuː_n ˈa_ŋ_ɡ_ɪ__ˌɒ_p_l_ɐ_s_t_i]\
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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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