Question

the techniques available for diagnosing cvd range from electrocardiograms (ecgs), magnetic resonance imaging (mri), and angiograms to positron emission tomography (pet) scans and ultrafast computed tomography (ct) scans. techniques for treating cvd include numerous surgical and medicinal options. suppose conna undergoes a surgical procedure in which a catheter is inserted into her blocked artery and a balloon is inflated to flatten the plaque in the wall of the artery. what is the name of this procedure? angioplasty coronary bypass thrombolysis angioplasty

Explanation:

Angioplasty involves inserting a catheter with a balloon into a blocked artery and inflating the balloon to flatten plaque. Angiography is an imaging technique, coronary bypass involves creating a new path for blood flow, and thrombolysis is the breakdown of blood - clots.

Answer:

D. angioplasty