Angioplasty, Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary (PTCA)

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Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty is also known as PTCA, balloon dilation or balloon angioplasty. It's an established therapy for some patients with coronary artery disease. Angioplasty ...

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Last update: 06/01/2005

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