Inhibition of intimal hyperplasia by local perivascular application of rapamycin and imatinib mesilate after carotid balloon injury

摘要

PurposeInhibition of the intimal hyperplasia after vascular surgery is an important issue. The purpose of this study is to define whether perivascular application of rapamycin, imatinib mesylate or cysteamine can reduce intimal hyperplasia in a carotid balloon injury model.