TCT-159 Effects of PRT-201, a Recombinant Human Type I Pancreatic Elastase, Treatment on the Elastin Content and Compliance of Atherosclerotic Tibial Arteries Following Ex Vivo Angioplasty

The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of PRT-201, a recombinant human type I pancreatic elastase, as an adjuvant therapy to balloon angioplasty for treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD).

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Published in:Journal of the American College of Cardiology 2012-10, Vol.60 (17), p.B46-B46
Main Authors: Burke, Steven, Moss, Emma, Macdonald, Karen, Wong, Marco, Gottlieb, Daniel, Bland, Kimberly, Franano, F. Nicholas
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Angioplasty
Cardiology
Cardiovascular
Compliance
Histology
Internal Medicine
Stents
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of PRT-201, a recombinant human type I pancreatic elastase, as an adjuvant therapy to balloon angioplasty for treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD).
ISSN:0735-1097
1558-3597
DOI:10.1016/j.jacc.2012.08.179