(B) In this figure,coronary angioplasty is being performed. During this procedure,an atherosclerotic plaque,which builds up and clogs the coronary art

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It is a coronary artery which is blocked by a plaque and the same is being cracked.

(B) In this figure,coronary angioplasty is being performed. During this procedure,an atherosclerotic plaque,which builds up and clogs the coronary arteries,is compressed against the vessel wall. This is achieved by expanding a balloon-like device inserted through a catheter that has been threaded through the artery.

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The figure below shows an angioplasty of the coronary blood vessel. Which one of the following statements correctly describes what is being done?

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It is a coronary artery which has a cancerous growth that is being removed.
B
It is a coronary artery which is blocked by a plaque and the same is being cracked.
C
It is a coronary vein in which the defective valves are being opened.
D
It is a coronary vein blocked by a parasite (blood fluke) that is being removed.