- Angioplasty and Vascular Stenting
 - Describes angioplasty, the procedure used to open a narrowed or closed blood vessel, as well as how stents are used to keep the vessel open afterwards. - Angioplasty PTCA Home Page
![[*]](http://eur.i1.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/i/uk/g/rating2.gif) - Features extensive patient and professional resources about the technique known as Heart Artery Dilatation, or angioplasty. - Angioplasty, Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary (PTCA)
- Statement from the American Heart Association regarding the treatment for coronary artery disease.
- CardiologyChannel: Angioplasty
- Explains the different steps in the angioplasty procedure as well as its potential complications. Also has links to information on other heart conditions and treatments.
- Coronary Angioplasty and Stenting
- Explanation of angioplasty and stenting procedures from the Mayo Clinic. Describes who makes a good candidate for angioplasty, how to prepare for the procedure, and how the procedure is performed.
- Health A to Z: Angioplasty
- Angioplasty information that covers what it is, why someone would need it, how it's performed, possible alternatives, and how to prepare for having the procedure done.
- MedlinePlus Encyclopedia: Angioplasty
- Article about angioplasty, the medical procedure in which a balloon is used to open narrowed or blocked blood vessels of the heart.
- MedlinePlus: Angioplasty
- Features angioplasty-related news articles, overviews, specific issues, and recent research.
- PTCA or Balloon Angioplasty
- Basic information about Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA), commonly known as Angioplasty.
- Wikipedia: Angioplasty
- User-created encyclopedia article gives a detailed description of the procedure of angioplasty, or using balloons to clear narrowed or blocked arteries near the heart. Also includes descriptions of peripheral, renal artery, and carotid procedures.
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