Apparatus and method for angioplasty and for preventing re-stenosis
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Jan 19, 1993
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Oct 10, 1990
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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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