Angioplasty

• This 3D model demonstrates how angioplasty works.
• In cutaway form, first see an artery clogged with plaque.
• Next, the artery is shown with a balloon catheter in place.
• The third stage depicts the artery with the plaque pushed back against the arterial walls as it would be after the balloon had been inflated and deflated a number of times to clear a pathway for blood.
• Overall dimensions are 12"x 9"

This patient education model, and others, may be borrowed from the Health Information Center for 1 week. If there are questions about these models or other HIC services contact us: 464-4410 or E-mail: hic@upstate.edu

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