ANGIOTENSIN-(1-7) ELUTING POLYMER-COATED MEDICAL DEVICE TO REDUCE RESTENOSIS AND IMPROVE ENDOTHELIAL CELL FUNCTION

摘要

Medical devices with polymer coatings designed to control the release of angiotensin-(1-7) receptor agonists from medical devices are disclosed. The present application also discloses providing vascular stents with angiotensin-(1-7) receptor agonist-containing controlled-release coatings. Methods for treating or inhibiting post-stent implantation restenosis as well as improving vascular endothelial function in patients are also provided.