Mechanisms of lumen gain in balloon dilatation (PTCA)
Mechanisms of lumen gain in balloon dilatation (PTCA)
Mechanisms of lumen gain in balloon dilatation (PTCA):
- Fracture of the plaque
- Axial redistribution of the plaque
- Arterial wall stretching – can rebound later
About The Author
Johnson Francis
Former Professor of Cardiology, Calicut Govt. Medical Kozhikode, Kerala, India. Editor-in-Chief, BMH Medical Journal