Biology · Human Health and Diseases
Which of the following statements is true regarding a standard balloon angioplasty procedure?
- 1The procedure requires the complete removal of the affected blood vessel from the body.
- 2Coronary balloon angioplasty completely avoids the use of any catheter or guiding wire.
- 3The risk of mortality during a routine angioplasty is typically higher than 50%.
- 4The plaque causing the blockage is compressed against the arterial wall, not physically removed.✓
Correct answer
The plaque causing the blockage is compressed against the arterial wall, not physically removed.
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