Coronary Angioplasty Procedure - Catheter Placement - Medical Illustration, Human Anatomy Drawing
This medical illustration demonstrates an initial step in a coronary angioplasty procedure. The cross-sectional view of a coronary artery highlights a narrowed lumen due to atherosclerotic plaque (in yellow) accumulation within the arterial wall. A deflated balloon catheter is inserted and positioned at the site of stenosis. The arterial layers, including the intima, media, and adventitia, are visible.
