Tiny Camera Sees Inside Blood Vessels

Ahead of any surgical procedure, doctors try to learn as much as possible about the state of the organs they plan to operate on.  A new camera developed in the Netherlands can now make that easier - giving surgeons an incredibly detailed look inside blood vessels, all the way to the patient’s heart.   Blockages in coronary arteries, caused by the buildup of plaque, are the main cause of heart attacks.  In most cases, doctors treat the problem by widening the artery with a...

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