Angioplasty is a technique in which arteries partially blocked with plaque are dilated to increase blood flow.
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Step 1: A catheter with a small balloon at its tip is inserted into a blood vessel, usually through the groin or arm, and guided to the site of the artery blockage. Show more…
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