摘要 |
Methods, compositions and apparatus are disclosed for treating abnormal conditions within a body. The apparatus includes vaso-occlusion devices each comprising a core formed of a metal, metal alloy, or non-metal material. Each core is coated with a polymer material that can include a bioactive agent. The methods include treating patients having abnormal blood flow at a site in their body by implanting such a coated vaso-occlusive device into the body at the site of the abnormal blood flow. The methods also include a method of making the vaso-occlusion devices. The composition includes a coating for the vaso-occlusive devices.
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