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PTCA which is percutaneous translumenal coronary angioplasty, not sure about "translution"

Posted By: Sarah1114 on 2009-05-13
In Reply to: PISA- cardiac procedure - Mary

Subject: PTCA which is percutaneous translumenal coronary angioplasty, not sure about "translution"

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