DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC CAPABLE AGENTS

摘要

A device and a method using the same, for reducing restenosis and hyperplasia after intravascular intervention. In particular, the present invention provides luminal prostheses which allow for controlled release of at least one therapeutic capable agent with increased efficacy to selected locations within a patient's vasculature to reduce restenosis. An intraluminal prosthesis may comprise an expandable structure and a source adjacent the expandable structure for releasing the therapeutic capable agent into the body lumen to reduce smooth muscle cell proliferation.