Enhanced radioactive stent for reduction of restenosis
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Jan 30, 2001
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May 3, 1999
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May 3, 1999
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An ablation apparatus system for treating tissues or atherosclerosis on a patient having a stent or a metallic implant, wherein said stent or metallic implant comprises a coating layer including a carrier composed of a biocompatible material and having dispersed therein a radioactive substance, the ablation apparatus system comprising an electrical conducting wire that is coupled to an external radiofrequency generator for delivering the radiofrequency current to the stent or the metallic implant for the purposes of thermally enhanced irradiation capability for tissue therapeutic treatment.
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