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Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)

PTCA (percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty) is a minimally invasive procedure used to dilate (widen) narrowed coronary arteries. A doctor inserts a catheter with a deflated balloon at its tip into the narrowed part of the artery. Then the balloon is inflated, compressing the plaque and enlarging the inner diameter of the blood vessel so blood can flow more easily. Then the balloon is deflated and the catheter removed. Stents are often placed after PTCA is performed.
PRODUCTS FOR THIS PROCEDURE
Access and Crossing Guide Wires Steer, Cross and Deliver with Control
Apex™ PTCA Dilatation Catheter Power to push beyond.
Delivery Support Guide Wires Steer, Cross and Deliver with Control
Diagnostic Catheters A portfolio of diagnostic catheters to suit the needs of physicians and patients.
Express²® Coronary Stent System A fusion of first class deliverability, acute angiographic results and excellent versatility.
Frontline Guide Wires Steer, Cross and Deliver with Control
Guide Catheters A broad portfolio of guide catheter curves, for simple and complex cases.
Maverick® PTCA Balloon Catheters Maverick Balloon Catheter technologies deliver the exceptional performance needed to succeed in demanding cases.
Quantum™ Maverick® Balloon Catheters Deliverable Dilatation Force
TAXUS® Express²® Coronary Stent System The ability to reduce restenosis, treat a variety of lesions and achieve safe, predictable outcomes for patients.
TAXUS® Liberté® Atom™ Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System Designed for Drug Delivery in Small Vessels
TAXUS® Liberté® Long Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System Designed for Drug Delivery in Long Lesions
VeriFLEX™ Bare-Metal Coronary Stent System The VeriFLEX Bare-Metal Coronary Stent System introduces a new generation of lesion access and conformability.
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