ANATOMY
CHEST AND CARDIOVASCULAR
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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It is compressed
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It is removed
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It is softened
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The balloon pushes the plaque against the wall of the artery and widens it. This helps to increase the flow of blood to the heart. The balloon is then deflated. Sometimes the balloon is inflated and deflated more than once to widen the artery.
Detailed explanation-2: -At the blockage, the balloon is inflated and the spring-like stent expands and locks into place inside the artery. The stent stays in the artery permanently to hold it open and improve blood flow to your heart. In some cases, more than one stent may be needed to open a blockage.
Detailed explanation-3: -A stent is a very small tube your healthcare provider can put inside your artery to keep it open after they move plaque (cholesterol and fat) out of the way. This helps your blood get through your artery more easily.
Detailed explanation-4: -The term “angioplasty” means using a balloon to stretch open a narrowed or blocked artery. However, most modern angioplasty procedures also involve inserting a short wire mesh tube, called a stent, into the artery during the procedure. The stent is left in place permanently to allow blood to flow more freely.