Angioplasty
concept · 1977 · Digital age
Widening a vessel with a balloon (Grüntzig).
What it is made of
- Catheter — has part. A balloon catheter.
Principles and materials it uses
- X-ray machine — uses. Under X-ray guidance.
Where it is used
- Stent — is used in. It is placed during angioplasty.