Genus of coniferous yew trees or shrubs, several species of which have medicinal uses. Notable is the Pacific yew, Taxus brevifolia, which is used to make the anti-neoplastic drug taxol (PACLITAXEL).

A cyclodecane isolated from the bark of the Pacific yew tree, TAXUS BREVIFOLIA. It stabilizes MICROTUBULES in their polymerized form leading to cell death.

Stents that are covered with materials that are embedded with chemicals that are gradually released into the surrounding milieu.

Recurrent narrowing or constriction of a coronary artery following surgical procedures performed to alleviate a prior obstruction.

Agents that affect the rate or intensity of cardiac contraction, blood vessel diameter, or blood volume.

Poisoning by the ingestion of plants or its leaves, berries, roots or stalks. The manifestations in both humans and animals vary in severity from mild to life threatening. In animals, especially domestic animals, it is usually the result of ingesting moldy or fermented forage.

Agents that interact with TUBULIN to inhibit or promote polymerization of MICROTUBULES.

The plan and delineation of prostheses in general or a specific prosthesis.

Specific alloys not less than 85% chromium and nickel or cobalt, with traces of either nickel or cobalt, molybdenum, and other substances. They are used in partial dentures, orthopedic implants, etc.

Dilation of an occluded coronary artery (or arteries) by means of a balloon catheter to restore myocardial blood supply.