| 摘要 |
A unique device is provided for treating heart disorders, and particularly cardiomyopathy. The inventive device is comprised of a compliant containment structure (110) shaped in a configuration such that it surrounds and encases the heart. Within this containment structure are housed two or more inflatio n pockets (122) that are fabricated from a non-elastic compliant material. The se pockets are disposed on the interior surface of the containment structure an d are configured to oppose and support the external wall of at least one of th e ventricles of the heart. In the preferred embodiment, there are a plurality of relatively small, spaced inflation pockets disposed to act against each ventricle which is to be contained.
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