Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on May 25, 2022 - 3:41pm
Definition:
The reconstitution or recanalization of a blood vessel. Angioplasty may involve balloon dilation, the mechanical stripping of intima (innermost layer of an artery), forceful injection of a thrombolytic (clot-busting) agent, or the placement of a stent (vessel prosthesis).