Which procedure involves passage of a balloon catheter through an occluded coronary vessel to compress plaque against the artery walls?
A) Bypass surgery
B) Angioplasty
C) Cardiac catheterization
D) Cardioplasty
E) Cardioversion

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Angioplasty involves passing a balloon catheter through an occluded coronary vessel to compress plaque against the artery walls, restoring blood flow to the heart. Bypass surgery involves grafting a blood vessel between the aorta and a point beyond the blocked or narrowed portion of a coronary artery. Cardiac catheterization involves insertion of a catheter into the heart to diagnose or treat heart conditions. Cardioplasty and cardioversion are other procedures used to treat heart conditions but do not involve the use of a balloon catheter.

Which Procedure Involves Passage of a Balloon Catheter Through an Occluded