| abstract |
A method and solution for perioperatively inhibiting a variety of pain, inflammation, spasm and restenosis processes resulting from cardiovascular or general surgical, therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. The solution preferably includes multiple pain and inflammation inhibitory agents, including at least one local anesthetic agent, and spasm inhibitory agents at dilute concentration in a physiologic carrier, such as saline or lactated Ringer's solution. Specific preferred embodiments of the solution of the present invention for use in cardiovascular and general vascular procedures also include anti-restenosis agents. |