What is the procedure that uses a balloon to flatten plaque against the wall of an artery to create a more patent space within the artery for improved blood flow?
A)Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)
B)Atherectomy
C)Laser Angioplasty
D)Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (CABGS)

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Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) uses a balloon to flatten plaque against the wall of an artery to create a more patent space within the artery for improved blood flow. The atherectomy uses a rotating shaver and the laser angioplasty uses pulses of photons to eliminate the plaque. A bypass completely rebuilds parts of the artery which are beyond help using other less-invasive methods.

What Is the Procedure That Uses a Balloon to Flatten