PROSTHETIC VENTRICULAR HEART SYSTEM

摘要

An implantable heart system for the treatment of a heart with impaired function. The implantable heart system includes a prosthetic heart chamber assembly and a cooperative mechanism. The prosthetic heart chamber assembly comprises a first prosthesis, a second prosthesis, and a prosthetic heart chamber interconnecting the first and second prostheses. One of the prostheses is a valve and the other prosthesis is either a valve or a tubular prosthesis. The cooperative mechanism is selected from the group consisting of an adhesive; an anchor; a filler material; a shape memory element; an expandable member; a pumping agent; material attached to, or forming a part of, the wall of the prosthetic heart chamber; and combinations thereof.

主权项

1. An implantable heart system comprising:
a prosthetic heart chamber assembly comprising a first prosthesis, a second prosthesis, and a prosthetic heart chamber interconnecting the first and second prostheses; a cooperative mechanism associated with the prosthetic heart chamber assembly, wherein the heart system is constructed and arranged to treat a heart with impaired function.