Apparatus and method for angioplasty and for preventing re-steno

Details Apparatus and method for angioplasty and for preventing re-steno Apparatus and method for angioplasty and for preventing re-steno

1990-10-10

1993-01-19

Rosenbaum, C. Fred

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

606194, A61M 2510

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051803666

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an angioplasty method and apparatus for performing same that reduces or eliminates restenosis in arteries that have undergone angioplasty. The invention prevents the proliferative response. To this end, the present invention provides a method and apparatus for depositing a time release anti-proliferation agent in the artery wall. The anti-proliferation agents inhibit the proliferation of cells that cause re-stenosis.

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