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Definition of Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty

Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty: PTCA. The use of a balloon-tipped catheter to enlarge a narrowed artery.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 1/7/2004

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