balloon catheter
Expandable medical tube
A balloon catheter is a thin tube with an inflatable tip, inserted into blood vessels or other body passages for medical procedures.
The balloon can be expanded to widen narrowed arteries, clear blockages, or hold the catheter in place.
Angioplasty uses balloon catheters to open clogged coronary arteries.
Foley catheters use a balloon to anchor in the bladder.
- lumenLight output measure
- angioplastyProcedure to widen vessels
- latexMilky plant-derived polymer
- deflateRelease air from
- tipEnd or gratuity
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