Angioplasty, Balloon, Laser-Assisted (also known as Laser Balloon Angioplasty, Angioplasties, Laser Balloon): Techniques using laser energy in combination with a balloon catheter to perform angioplasty. These procedures can take several forms including: 1, laser fiber delivering the energy while the inflated balloon ce
NIH MeSH · D017222Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment
Techniques using laser energy in combination with a balloon catheter to perform angioplasty. These procedures can take several forms including: 1, laser fiber delivering the energy while the inflated balloon centers the fiber and occludes the blood flow; 2, balloon angioplasty immediately following laser angioplasty; or 3, laser energy transmitted through angioplasty balloons that contain an internal fiber.
MeSH classification
E02.148.050.060.105
E02.148.050.075.080
E02.594.060.080
E04.014.520.060.080
E04.100.814.529.124.060.105
E04.100.814.529.124.075.080
E04.502.382.124.060.105
E04.502.382.124.075.080
E05.157.016.060.105
E05.157.016.075.080
Need clinical context, treatments, or patient-language explanation?
Common questions about Angioplasty, Balloon, Laser-Assisted
What does Angioplasty, Balloon, Laser-Assisted mean in medicine?
Techniques using laser energy in combination with a balloon catheter to perform angioplasty. These procedures can take several forms including: 1, laser fiber delivering the energy while the inflated balloon centers the fiber and occludes the blood flow; 2, balloon angioplasty immediately following laser angioplasty; or 3, laser energy transmitted through angioplasty balloons that contain an internal fiber. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Angioplasty, Balloon, Laser-Assisted known by any other names?
Yes. Angioplasty, Balloon, Laser-Assisted is also referred to as Laser Balloon Angioplasty, Angioplasties, Laser Balloon, Angioplasty, Laser Balloon, Balloon Angioplasties, Laser in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Angioplasty, Balloon, Laser-Assisted sit in the medical classification?
Angioplasty, Balloon, Laser-Assisted falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E02.148.050.060.105, E02.148.050.075.080, E02.594.060.080). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Angioplasty, Balloon, Laser-Assisted?
For a plain-language explanation of Angioplasty, Balloon, Laser-Assisted - including symptoms, treatments and what it means for an Indian patient - ask GoDavaii's Health AI. It works in 22+ Indian languages, is free and needs no signup. Tap "Ask GoDavaii AI about Angioplasty, Balloon, Laser-Assisted" above.