Angioplasty is a medical procedure used to treat blockages or narrowings in blood vessels, particularly in the heart, legs, and neck. The procedure involves inserting a catheter into the affected blood vessel through a small incision in the skin. The catheter is guided to the site of the blockage or narrowing using X-ray or ultrasound guidance. Once the catheter is in place, a small balloon at the end of the catheter is inflated to widen the narrowed area and compress the plaque against the vessel wall.
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