Angioplasty, Balloon, Laser-Assisted

Overview

Techniques using laser energy in combination with a balloon catheter to perform angioplasty. These procedures can take several forms including: 1, laser fiber delivering the energy while the inflated balloon centers the fiber and occludes the blood flow; 2, balloon angioplasty immediately following laser angioplasty; or 3, laser energy transmitted through angioplasty balloons that contain an internal fiber.

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Quick facts about Angioplasty, Balloon, Laser-Assisted

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Treatment

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Therapy

MeSH classification

E02.148.050.060.105|E02.148.050.075.080|E02.594.060.080|E04.014.520.060.080|E04.100.814.529.124.060.105|E04.100.814.529.124.075.080|E04.502.382.124.060.105|E04.502.382.124.075.080|E05.157.016.060.105|E05.157.016.075.080

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