subsequent restenosis.1-'0 For example, acute coronary angioplasty undergoes thrombo-occlusion in about 4-5% of patients, and detectable restenosis occurs in up to 20% of patients1-3 undergoing carotid endarterectomy, and averages 30% after percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty.4-8 Although antithrombotic therapies with aspirin, dipyridamole, and heparin have decreased thrombo-occlusive events, they have not abolished these complications.9-14 Endovascular mechanical support, first

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