percutaneous coronary intervention
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Related to percutaneous coronary intervention: CABG, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
percutaneous coronary intervention
n.
The opening of narrowed or blocked coronary arteries by means of balloon angioplasty (with or without placement of stents), atherectomy, or other techniques involving use of a catheter.
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