Use or insertion of a tubular device into a duct, blood vessel, hollow organ, or body cavity for injecting or withdrawing fluids for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. It differs from INTUBATION in that the tube here is used to restore or maintain patency in obstructions.

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Texas Heart Institute's Cardiology Grand Rounds
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Texas Heart Institute's Cardiology Grand Rounds
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Texas Heart Institute's Cardiology Grand Rounds
Activity duration: 45 min
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