All of the following are related to PTCA, except __________.
A)balloon angioplasty
B)percutaneous coronary intervention
C)percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
D)cardiopulmonary bypass

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Cardiopulmonary bypass is not related to PTCA. It is a procedure used during open-heart surgery. PTCA stands for percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, which is an interventional cardiology procedure. Balloon angioplasty and percutaneous coronary intervention are both synonyms for PTCA.

All of the Following Are Related to PTCA, Except __________