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Transradial Coronary Angioplasty

Definition

Transradial coronary angioplasty is a minimally invasive medical procedure used to treat coronary artery disease by widening narrowed or blocked arteries. It involves inserting a catheter through the radial artery in the wrist, guiding it to the affected coronary artery, and inflating a small balloon to open the artery and restore blood flow. A stent may also be placed to keep the artery open.