INR Medical abbreviation

INR is a medical abbreviation that stands for "international normalized ratio." It is a laboratory test that measures how quickly blood clots. INR is used to monitor the effectiveness of blood-thinning medications, such as warfarin, in people who are at risk for blood clots. The INR test is used more...

PTCA Medical abbreviation

PTCA stands for Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty. It is a medical procedure that is used to treat a blocked or narrowed coronary artery in the heart. During the procedure, a catheter with a small balloon on its tip is inserted through an artery in the groin or arm and guided more...

What does the abbreviation PTCA mean in Medical terms

PTCA stands for Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty. It is a medical procedure that is used to treat a blocked or narrowed coronary artery in the heart. During the procedure, a catheter with a small balloon on its tip is inserted through an artery in the groin or arm and guided more...