Asked by Mariah Moorehouse on Jul 20, 2024
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Which procedure can be used to open blocked or narrowed blood vessels?
A) angiography
B) embolization
C) TIPS
D) balloon angioplasty
Balloon Angioplasty
A medical procedure that uses a balloon-tipped catheter to widen narrowed or blocked arteries, typically to treat cardiovascular disease.
Blocked Blood Vessels
Obstructions within the arteries or veins that impede the flow of blood through the circulatory system.
Angiography
Medical imaging technique used to visualize the inside, or lumen, of blood vessels and organs of the body, with particular interest in the arteries, veins, and heart chambers.
- Comprehend the different kinds of imaging techniques and their objectives.
Verified Answer
VL
Vidisha LuharJul 23, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Balloon angioplasty is a procedure in which a balloon catheter is inserted into a blocked or narrowed blood vessel and inflated to widen the vessel and improve blood flow. This can be done in combination with stenting, where a small wire mesh tube is placed in the vessel to keep it open. Angiography is a diagnostic procedure that uses contrast dye and X-rays to visualize blood vessels, while embolization and TIPS are treatments for specific conditions (blocking blood flow to a tumor or rerouting blood flow in the liver, respectively), not for opening narrowed vessels.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the different kinds of imaging techniques and their objectives.