Which procedure can be used to open blocked or narrowed blood vessels?
A) angiography
B) embolization
C) TIPS
D) balloon angioplasty
D
Explanation: A) Angiography is the process of making an image of vessels.
B) Embolization is the process of creating an embolus, or blood clot that can move or obstruct a vessel.
C) TIPS stands for transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt.
D) Correct.
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