Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Balloon Occlusion

Use of a balloon CATHETER to block the flow of blood through an artery or vein.

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Abstract

Use of a balloon CATHETER to block the flow of blood through an artery or vein.

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Synonyms

11 entry terms
  • Balloon Occlusions
  • Occlusion, Balloon
  • Occlusions, Balloon
  • Balloon Embolization
  • Balloon Tamponade
  • Balloon Embolizations
  • Balloon Tamponades
  • Embolization, Balloon
  • Embolizations, Balloon
  • Tamponade, Balloon
  • Tamponades, Balloon

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

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

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Indexing Annotation

coordinate IM with disease/ther (IM), not /surg

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History Note

2001

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Previous Indexing

  • Balloon Dilatation (1988-2000)
  • Embolization, Therapeutic (1975-2000)

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NLM Classification

WG 166.5.B2

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Balloon Occlusion. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D021721. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D021721
  2. Balloon Occlusion. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balloon_tamponade
  3. Balloon Occlusion. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4851873