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Angioplasty - Balloon Angioplasty

About About Overview Conditions Treated Types Balloon angioplasty Carotid artery angioplasty Cerebral angioplasty Coronary artery stent Laser angioplasty PTA of the Femoral Artery Procedures Before the procedure During the procedure After the procedure in the hospital After the procedure at home Devices Risk Factors Overview Conditions Treated Types Balloon angioplasty Carotid artery angioplasty Cerebral angioplasty Coronary artery stent Laser angioplasty PTA of the Femoral Artery Procedures Before the procedure During the procedure After the procedure in the hospital After the procedure at home Devices Risk Factors

Balloon Angioplasty

A specially designed catheter with a tiny balloon is carefully guided through the artery to the blockage, then inflated to widen the opening and increase blood flow to the heart. A stent is often placed during the procedure, to keep the artery open after the balloon is deflated and removed.

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