| abstract |
The present invention relates to a method for preventing, treating, or ameliorating arterial restenosis after angioplasty in an animal by administering to the animal active vitamin D compounds. The invention further relates to a method for preventing, treating, or ameliorating restenosis after angioplasty in an animal by administering to the animal active vitamin D compounds in combination with other therapeutic agents. A further aspect of the invention is a method for preventing, treating, or ameliorating stenosis within and/or around an arterial bypass graft in an animal comprising administering to the animal an active vitamin D compound. |