METHOD FOR REDUCING MYOCARDIAL CELL DAMAGE BY REGIONAL BETA BLOCKER THERAPY

摘要

Disclosed is method for reducing myocardial cell damage during and/or after percutaneous coronary intervention in a subject's coronary artery. The method includes instilling a beta blocker directly into the subjet's coronary artery prior to percutaneous coronary intervention. A kit for carrying out percutaneous coronary intervention is also disclosed. The kit includes a catheter and a beta blocker.