Balloon Angioplasty
Balloon Angioplasty
Definition
A procedure to enlarge the opening in a blood vessel that has become narrowed or blocked by plaque. A small balloon is filled with fluid inside the blood vessel to push the plaque against the blood vessel wall and increase the opening.
Also known as Balloon Angioplasty — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C0002996 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Blood vessel | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Cardiovascular system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |