A method of inhibiting restenosis is disclosed. The method includes reducing contaminants during manufacturing of angioplasty devices and during angioplasty procedures. An angioplasty device is preferably examined for contaminants prior to the angioplasty procedure, and the contaminants are reduce if present.

 
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> Circumferential ablation device assembly and methods of use and manufacture providing an ablative circumferential band along an expandable member

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