The Mechanism of Dilation with Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)is

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Multiple Choice

The mechanism of dilation with percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) is

• A) stretching of the vessel wall, resulting in fracture of the plaque.
• B) anticoagulation after the completion of the procedure, enhancing dilation.
• C) plaque removal after balloon inflation.
• D) compression of plaque against the vessel wall.

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