Coronary angioplasty: Final

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Coronary angioplasty: Final

Angioplasty reopens the blocked coronary artery, increasing the flow of oxygen- and nutrient-rich blood to the heart muscle.

Primary Medical Reviewer	Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - Cardiology
Specialist Medical Reviewer	Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition
Last Updated	January 8, 2008

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Last Updated: January 08, 2008

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