LOCALIZED INTRAVASCULAR DELIVERY OF TFPI FOR INHIBITION OF RESTENOSIS IN RECANALIZED BLOOD VESSELS

摘要

Restenosis in recanalized blood vessels is inhibited by delivering tissue factor pathway inhibitor (TFPI) intramurally at a target site within the blood vessel. Usually, TFPI is delivered using a catheter having infusion ports at its distal end. Optionally at the distal end of the catheter is radially expanded to engage the infusion ports directly against the blood vessel wall.