Devices and methods for inhibiting stenosis, obstruction, or calcification of a native heart valve, stented heart valve or bioprosthesis

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods for inhibiting stenosis, obstruction, or calcification of a valve following implantation of a valve prosthesis or a native valve which develops disease via the Lrp5/Wnt Pathway in the presence of elevated lipids due to elevated Low Density Lipoprotein. This invention involves dispensing a combination of medications to target inflammation and attachment of the target cell and the secondary drugs to inhibit proliferation and calcification on an elastical stent, gortex graft or valve leaflet. The combination therapy inhibits bioprosthesis and native valve calcification with improvement of the longevity of the prosthetic material including the stent, the native valve, and the gortex covering. The valve prosthesis and or gortex graft is mounted on the elastical stent or prosthesis such that the elastical stent is connected to the valve.

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