abstract |
The present invention provides a system for treating a vascular condition, including a catheter; a stent with a stent framework that is coupled to the catheter; a polymeric coating of a blended matrix of a polysulfone and a styrenic block copolymer that is disposed on the stent framework, and a therapeutic agent in contact with the matrix. A drug-polymer coated stent, a method of manufacturing a drug-polymer coated stent, and method for treating a vascular condition are also disclosed. |