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Coronary artery balloon angioplasty - series

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Procedure, part 5
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Procedure, part 5
Once the catheter has been positioned at the coronary artery origin, contrast media is injected and a series of X-rays (film) are taken to check for any change in the arteries. Following this, the catheter is removed and the procedure is completed.
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