Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Balloon Coronary Angioplasty

Dilation of an occluded coronary artery (or arteries) by means of a balloon catheter to restore myocardial blood supply.

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Abstract

Dilation of an occluded coronary artery (or arteries) by means of a balloon catheter to restore myocardial blood supply.

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Synonyms

12 entry terms
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary
  • Angioplasty, Coronary Balloon
  • Balloon Dilation, Coronary Artery
  • Coronary Angioplasty, Transluminal Balloon
  • Transluminal Coronary Balloon Dilation
  • Angioplasties, Coronary Balloon
  • Balloon Angioplasties, Coronary
  • Balloon Angioplasty, Coronary
  • Coronary Balloon Angioplasties
  • Coronary Balloon Angioplasty
  • Angioplasty, Transluminal, Percutaneous Coronary
  • Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

if laser, coordinate with ANGIOPLASTY, BALLOON, LASER-ASSISTED

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History Note

2011(1990)

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Previous Indexing

  • Angioplasty, Transluminal (1982-1989)
  • Coronary Disease (1980-1989)
  • Coronary Vessels (1978-1989)
  • Dilatation (1978-1981)
  • Heart Catheterization (1976-1981)

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NLM Classification

WG 166.5.B2

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Balloon Coronary Angioplasty. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015906. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015906
  2. Balloon Coronary Angioplasty. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q67272498