Devices and methods for treatment of stenotic regions
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1. A stent comprising:
- an expandable tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a center portion;
a first drug layer on the expandable tubular member, the first drug layer comprising an anticancer drug.
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Abstract
An improved method and devices for preventing restenosis are provided. A multiple drug combination eluting stent is provided. The stent includes a plurality of drugs which interact to combat restenosis. In some embodiments, the drugs are delivered simultaneously, while in other embodiments, the drugs are delivered sequentially.
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12 Claims
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1. A stent comprising:
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an expandable tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a center portion;
a first drug layer on the expandable tubular member, the first drug layer comprising an anticancer drug. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method of providing an anticancer drug to a patient comprising:
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delivering a stent to a treatment site; and
releasing the anticancer drug provided on the stent at the treatment site. - View Dependent Claims (9)
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10. A method of providing a medicated stent comprising:
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providing a stent that is configured to receive an anticancer drug thereon; and
providing an anticancer drug that is applicable tostent;
wherein the anticancer drug configured to be released into a patient upon application of the stent within the patient. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
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