Medical devices with polymer coatings designed to control the release of
angiotensin-(1-7) receptor agonists from medical devices are disclosed.
The present application also discloses providing vascular stents with
angiotensin-(1-7) receptor agonist-containing controlled-release
coatings. Methods for treating or inhibiting post-stent implantation
restenosis as well as improving vascular endothelial function in patients
are also provided.