Vulnerable plaque treatment

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2004-11-18

2010-12-07

Lucchesi, Nicholas D (Department: 3763)

Surgery

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

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

C604S507000

Reexamination Certificate

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07846147

ABSTRACT:
A method including introducing a treatment device via a transluminal route within a blood vessel to a treatment site including a vulnerable plaque; and dispensing a treatment agent including a compound having a property that tends to modify a property of a content of the vulnerable plaque. A kit including a first treatment agent including a property capable of modifying a property of a content of a vulnerable plaque; and a different second treatment agent. A composition including a treatment agent capable of modifying the mobility of a content of a vulnerable plaque in a form and concentration suitable for dispensing through a catheter into a blood vessel.

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