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Glossary of Terms
Angioplasty / Balloon Angioplasty The term used to describe a procedure that opens a blocked or narrowed artery. During an angioplasty, a small wire, under x-ray guidance, is passed through a narrowed artery.
More information: Patient's Guide - Balloon angioplasty
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