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The balloon was Percutaneous
inflated with transluminal
contrast-
containing saline, angioplasty (PTA)
and remained
inflated for a was performed in the
period of 2-3 stenosed arteries. There are
minutes.
different types of balloons
we can use, including normal
balloons or drug-eluting
balloons with paclitaxel or
sirolimus to prevent
restenosis.
Drug-eluting balloons
Balloon inflated to
6 Atm of pressure