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What is

balloon angioplasty

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Pronunciation: /bəˈlun ˌænˌʤiəˈplæsti/

balloon angioplasty

Definition

A procedure to enlarge the opening in a blood vessel that has become narrowed or blocked by plaque (a buildup of fat and cholesterol on the inner wall of the blood vessel). A small balloon is filled with air inside the blood vessel to push the plaque against the blood vessel wall and increase the opening.