What does "Repeat 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.
Repeat angioplasty is a medical procedure that is done more than once on the same patient. It is usually performed when a previous angioplasty has not fully opened a blocked blood vessel, or if the vessel becomes blocked again. During the procedure, a small balloon is inserted and inflated to open up the blood vessel and improve blood flow. This is often done to treat conditions like heart disease.
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