Coronary Artery Balloon Angioplasty - Series
1. Normal anatomy
2. Indication
3. Procedure, part 1
4. Procedure, part 2
5. Procedure, part 3
6. Procedure, part 4
7. Procedure, part 5
8. Aftercare, part 1
9. Aftercare, part 2
Procedure, part 5
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Once the catheter has been positioned at the coronary artery origin, contrast media is injected and a series of X-rays (film) are taken to check for any change in the arteries. Following this, the catheter is removed and the procedure is completed
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Review Date : 4/14/2001
Reviewed By : Elena Sgarbossa, M.D., Department of Cardiology, Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Ctr., Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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