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Definition of Angioplasty

1. Noun. An operation to repair a damaged blood vessel or unblock a coronary artery.

Definition of Angioplasty

1. Noun. (surgery) The mechanical widening of a narrowed or totally obstructed blood vessel generally caused by atheroma. ¹

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Definition of Angioplasty

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Medical Definition of Angioplasty

1. The surgical repair of a blood vessel. A balloon angioplasty is a noninvasive procedure where a balloon-tipped catheter is introduced into a diseased blood vessel. As the balloon is inflated, the vessel opens further allowing for improved flow of blood. (12 Nov 1997)

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Literary usage of Angioplasty

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Alternative Medicine: Expanding Medical Horizons by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"Balloon angioplasty (inserting a tiny balloon into the circulatory system and ... Although angioplasty provides immediate and possibly lifesaving relief for ..."

2. Tools For Evaluating Health Technologies: 5 Background Papers by DIANE Publishing Company (2004)
"In two of the three trials, patients receiving angioplasty experienced lower rates of mortality or recurrent MI than did those receiving thrombolytic ..."

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