What does "Poststandard balloon angioplasty" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
Poststandard balloon angioplasty is a medical procedure that doctors use to open up blocked blood vessels. During this procedure, a small balloon is inserted into the blood vessel and then inflated to widen the vessel and improve blood flow. This is typically done after a standard angioplasty if the first procedure didn't fully open the vessel. The term "poststandard" simply means that this procedure is done after the standard treatment.
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