Asked by
Matthew Tymczak
on Oct 17, 2024Verified
A procedure that reinforces a ruptured or ballooning section of an artery is:
A) balloon angioplasty.
B) thrombolysis.
C) needle biopsy.
D) stent-graft.
Stent-graft
A tube composed of fabric supported by a metal mesh, used to repair damaged or diseased blood vessels.
Balloon Angioplasty
A medical procedure to open narrowed or blocked blood vessels of the heart using a balloon catheter.
Thrombolysis
The breakdown of blood clots by pharmacological means, often used in treating certain types of strokes and heart attacks.
- Understand the various types of imaging procedures and their purposes.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the various types of imaging procedures and their purposes.