Angioplasty In Children: A Case Study

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Hi. Cassie:
This cardiovascular condition does affect children. Angioplasty in children is different than in adults because children have smaller and more delicate blood vessels. The reason why I chose this condition is that a close friend of my had this procure done to her about two years ago and she is doing

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