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anastomosis: joining of two blood vessels to allow flow from one to the other
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angioscopy: use of a angioscope , camera ,recorder, and monitor guided through a blood vessel to visually assess a lesion
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atherectomy: excision of atheromatous plaque from within an artery utilizing a device housed in a flexible catheter that selectively cuts away or pulverizes tissue buildup
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coronary artery bypass graft CABG: grafting of a portion of a blood vessel retrieved from another part of the body to bypass an occluded coronary artery, restoring circulation to myocardial tissue
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endarterectomy: incision and coring of the lining of an artery to clear a blockage caused by a clot or atherosclerotic plaque buildup
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endovascular surgery: interventional procedures performed endoscopically at the time of cardiac catheterization
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intravascular stent: device used to reinforce the wall of a blood vessel
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percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty PTCA: a method of treating the narrowing of a coronary artery by inserting a specialized catheter with a ballon attachment, then inflating it to dilate and opened the narrowed portion of the vessel and restore blood flow to the myocardium
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transmyocardial revascularization TMR: a laser technique used to open tiny channels in the heart muscle to restore blood flow
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valve replacement: surgery to replace a diseased heart valve with an artificial one
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vavuloplasty: repair of a heart valve