Question

question 11
a surgical procedure to widen a stenotic heart valve to increase blood flow is called:
a endovenous laser therapy
b endarterectomy
c ligation and stripping
d valvuloplasty

Explanation:

Endovenous laser therapy is for treating varicose veins. Endarterectomy removes plaque from arteries. Ligation and stripping is also for varicose veins. Valvuloplasty is the surgical procedure to widen a stenotic (narrowed) heart - valve to increase blood flow.

Answer:

D. valvuloplasty