A method for the treatment of atherosclerosis in a mammal by destruction of atheromatous plaque is disclosed. The disclosed method includes injecting a hematoporphyrin into the mammal for selective uptake into the atheromatous plaque, and delivering light to the diseased vessel so that the light activates...http://www.google.fr/patents/US4512762?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US4512762 - Method of treatment of atherosclerosis and a balloon catheter for same
Method of treatment of atherosclerosis and a balloon catheter for same