The mechanism of dilation with percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) is
A) stretching of the vessel wall, resulting in fracture of the plaque.
B) anticoagulation after the completion of the procedure, enhancing dilation.
C) plaque removal after balloon inflation.
D) compression of plaque against the vessel wall.
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