Rationale of Local Sirolimus Delivery

• Sirolimus is a cytostatic drug that arrests cells mid-cycle but does not kill cells

• Sirolimus is as an anti-proliferative agent that prevents neointima formation.

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Rationale for sirolimus local delivery

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• Retard neointimal cell proliferation

• Prevent obstruction of the graft

• Extend graft utility and function