Question

Susan has blocked arteries. Her doctor performs a procedure using a balloon catheter to stretch the artery walls and flatten fatty deposits. Which procedure is this?

Answer 1

Angioplasty

Step-by-step explanation:

Angioplasty: Angioplasty is an invasive but nonsurgical procedure to open up blocked arteries. Using a balloon catheter, a surgeon can stretch the artery walls and flatten fatty deposits. The surgeon then inserts a stent (small tube) to keep the artery open.

Answer 2

Angioplasty uses a balloon tipped catheter into a narrow or blocked blood vessel where the balloon is inflated to open the vessel and improve blood flow.