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Angioplasty is a medical procedure used to open narrowed or blocked arteries. It is most commonly performed on the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart muscle, but can also be used on arteries in other parts of the body, such as the legs or neck. The procedure is also known as percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) when performed on coronary arteries.
The procedure typically involves inserting a long, thin tube called a catheter into a blood vessel, usually
In many cases, a small mesh tube called a stent is then deployed at the site of
Angioplasty is a minimally invasive procedure, meaning it involves small incisions and a relatively quick recovery