Method for surgically restoring coronary blood vessels

Details Method for surgically restoring coronary blood vessels Method for surgically restoring coronary blood vessels

2005-08-23

2005-08-23

Ho, Tan-Uyen T. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

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Methods

C606S153000

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06932091

ABSTRACT:
A method for surgically restoring a coronary artery having an atheroma, to more normal structure by making an arteriotomy incision over the length of the atheroma, extracting plaque, inserting stent into the coronary artery at the incision and closing the coronary artery over the stent with sutures. An extravascular drug delivery material is applied over the stent implantation site to inhibit thrombosis and smooth muscle cell proliferation.

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