发明名称 |
DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR RESHAPING A HEART VALVE ANNULUS |
摘要 |
Devices, systems, and methods employ an implant that is sized and configured to attach to the annulus of a dysfunctional heart valve annulus. In use, the implant extends across the major axis of the annulus above and/or along the valve annulus. The implant reshapes the major axis dimension and/or other surrounding anatomic structures. The implant restores to the heart valve annulus and leaflets a more functional anatomic shape and tension. The more functional anatomic shape and tension are conducive to coaptation of the leaflets during systole, which, in turn, reduces regurgitation. The implant improves function to the valve, without surgically cinching, resecting, and/or fixing in position large portions of a dilated annulus, or without the surgical fixation of ring-like structures. |
申请公布号 |
EP1562522(A4) |
申请公布日期 |
2007.02.28 |
申请号 |
EP20030799343 |
申请日期 |
2003.10.01 |
申请人 |
AMPLE MEDICAL, INC. |
发明人 |
MACHOLD, TIMOTHY, R.;RAHDERT, DAVID, A.;MACOVIAK, JOHN, A.;CHANG, ROBERT, T.;SOSS, RICK, A. |
分类号 |
A61F;A61F2/24;(IPC1-7):A61F2/24 |
主分类号 |
A61F |
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