Because all parts of the body require a constant supply of blood,a blockage of a blood vessel causes serious problems.What is the medical term that means "blockage," and what is a medical procedure that may be done to repair or open a blocked blood vessel?

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The medical term for "blockage" is occlusion, and a medical procedure that may be done to repair or open a blocked blood vessel is angioplasty. Option A (dysrhythmia and AED) refers to an abnormal heart rhythm and a device used to restore a normal rhythm. Option B (heart murmur and echocardiogram) refers to an abnormal heart sound and a non-invasive test that uses sound waves to create an image of the heart. Option D (varicosis and phlebectomy) refers to the condition of having enlarged, twisted veins (varicose veins) and a surgical procedure to remove them. None of these options directly address a blood vessel blockage.

Because All Parts of the Body Require a Constant Supply