What is Vascular Brachytherapy?
Vascular Brachytherapy is a procedure designed to reduce the reoccurrence of in-stent restenosis that may occur after stent placement. Several clinical trials have shown that Vascular Brachytherapy following an angioplasty procedure for in-stent restenosis significantly reduces the need for additional procedures. Vascular Brachytherapy uses radiation within the previously narrowed area of the stent to reduce scar tissue formation during the healing process. The radiation is delivered to the area to be treated for a specified amount of time, following the angioplasty procedure.
