The invention provides expandable tubular endoluminal prostheses for the treatment of atherosclerotic lesions of blood vessels, including vulnerable plaque lesions, and methods of treatment using the prostheses. Various prostheses of the invention are characterized by hoop strength suitable for treating vulnerable plaque lesions, good conformability and good apposition to vessel walls, as well as minimal coverage areas in order to minimize the inflammatory response to the implanted prostheses.
申请公布号
WO2008005535(A3)
申请公布日期
2008.06.19
申请号
WO2007US15579
申请日期
2007.07.06
申请人
PRESCIENT MEDICAL INC.;HERINGES, JAMES, C.;KULA, JOHN;RAKOS, RONALD