Question

Angioplasty  is _________

(a) a minimally invasive surgical procedure

(b) a diagnosis

(c) an imaging technique

(d) a disease of the nerves

I have been asked this question during an internship interview.

This question is from Angioplasty in division Diagnostic Investigation in Neurology and Cardiology of Clinical Science

Answer 1

The correct option is (a) a minimally invasive surgical procedure

The best explanation: Angioplasty is a follow up kind of process of angiography. In this process, after catheterization is done, a balloon catheter is introduced to compress the deposited plaque. A stent may be placed to ensure the blockage remains open.