A stent for implantation in a body lumen is described comprising at least one strut having an inner surface, an outer surface, a first side surface disposed between the inner surface and the outer surface, and a second side surface disposed between the inner surface and the outer surface; wherein the first side surface and the second side surface converge toward one another in the direction of the outer surface; and a coating comprising a therapeutic agent disposed on at least a portion of a surface of the strut.