Methods of treating vascular disease
The present invention relates to a method of treating patients suffering from, or at risk for, intimal hyperplasia and/or arteriosclerosis. The treatment includes administering a pharmaceutical composition that includes carbon monoxide to the patient.
1. A kit comprising:
(a) an angioplasty device; and
(b) a vessel containing a carbon monoxide composition.
2. The kit of claim 1 , wherein the angioplasty device is capable of administering carbon monoxide to a patient.
3. The kit of claim 1 , further comprising:
(c) instructions for use of the carbon monoxide composition in a method for performing angioplasty in a patient.
4. The kit of claim 1 , wherein the carbon monoxide composition is a liquid composition.
5. The kit of claim 1 , wherein the carbon monoxide composition is a gaseous composition.
6. An angioplasty device comprising:
an inflatable member comprising a plurality of apertures; and
a reservoir comprising carbon monoxide gas and connected to the inflatable member, whereby the gas is provided to the inflatable member during inflation of the inflatable member.