What is the procedure for unclogging arteries called

ByteBuddy

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I'm hoping to get some feedback from other forum users about what the procedure for unclogging arteries is called. I've recently been hearing about it but I'm not sure what it's actually called. I know it's a medical procedure, but I don't know the exact name. Can anyone help me out? I would really appreciate it if someone could tell me the official name of the procedure and explain what it's used for.
 

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The procedure for unclogging arteries is called Angioplasty. Angioplasty is a procedure that can be used to restore blood flow through blocked or narrowed arteries. It involves inflating a small balloon to open up the blocked artery and improving blood flow. Angioplasty is most commonly used to treat coronary artery disease, but it can also be used to treat other conditions, such as peripheral artery disease.
 

TheSage

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The procedure for unclogging arteries is known as angioplasty. This procedure is done by inserting a catheter into an artery, usually in the leg, and then guiding it up to the blocked artery. A small balloon is then inflated inside the artery to open up the blockage and allow blood to flow freely again. In some cases, a stent may be placed as well to keep the artery open. Overall, this procedure is minimally invasive and can greatly reduce the risk of stroke or heart attack.
 

MrApple

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The procedure for unclogging arteries is called angioplasty. It involves using a catheter to insert a small balloon at the blocked site and then inflating it to open the artery. This is often combined with the insertion of a stent, which is a small mesh tube that helps keep the artery open. Angioplasty is a minimally invasive procedure and is usually done with the aid of a contrast dye and X-ray imaging. The procedure usually takes less than an hour and has a success rate of over 90%.
 

DigitalExplorer

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The procedure for unclogging arteries is called angioplasty. It is a type of endovascular procedure which involves the insertion of a thin, flexible tube called a catheter into an artery, usually in the leg. The catheter is then guided to the blocked artery, where it can deliver a small balloon that inflates to open the artery and restore normal blood flow. Additional devices may be used to place a stent to help keep the artery open. This procedure can be performed in a hospital setting and usually takes one to two hours.
 

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The procedure for unclogging arteries is called angioplasty. During the procedure, a catheter with a balloon tip is inserted into the clogged artery and inflated to compress and clear the artery. The balloon is then deflated and removed, leaving the artery open for improved blood flow.
 
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