SENSORS FOR PROSTHETIC HEART DEVICES

摘要

Prosthetic heart devices may be implanted into the heart with a sensor coupled to the device, the sensor being configured to measure physiological data, such as blood pressure, in the heart. Devices that may employ such sensors include prosthetic heart valves and occlusion devices, although sensor systems may be deployed in the heart separate from other implantable devices. The sensors may include a body with different configurations for attaching to the implantable device, such as apertures for sutures or fingers for connecting to structures of the implantable device. The sensors may provide data that allow a determination of aortic regurgitation or other information indicative of function of the implantable device and patient health during and after implantation of the device.

主权项

1. A prosthetic heart valve system comprising:
a prosthetic heart valve including:
a stent extending from an outflow portion to an inflow portion and having an expanded condition and a collapsed condition; anda valve assembly mounted to the stent; and a first sensor configured to measure physiological data, the first sensor including a body and a plurality of apertures extending through the body and adapted to receive at least one suture therethrough for attaching the sensor to the stent.