| abstract |
A method for the treatment of atherosclerosis, in particular atherosclerotic/valve calcification and plaque rupture/stroke, in a patient in need of such treatment, e.g. a patient with aterial or valve calcification, which comprises administering an effective amount of a bisphosphonate, e.g. zoledronic acid or salts or hydrates thereof, to the patient. Especially the invention relates to the local administration the bisphosphonate and to a device, e.g. stent adapted for such local administration. |