| abstract |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a drug and a drug delivery system which can be used for treatment of a vascular disease. SOLUTION: A local delivery system is coated with rapamycin or other suitable drug, substance or compound, for neointimal hyperplasia after percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty Delivered through the lumen for treatment and prevention. This local delivery of the drug or substance enhances these effects and reduces systemic toxicity. [Selection] Figure 1 |