<p>In a method of treating valvular insufficiency in a patient, a plurality of filaments (2) are used to engage tissue at spaced apart locations of an annulus (1) of the valve being treated. The engaged filaments (2) are drawn inward so as to draw the engaged tissue around the valve annulus (1) inward. The filaments (2) are then secured with the engaged tissue in the drawn-in configuration. Inward drawing of the engaged tissue improves valve function by reducing the valve annulus (1). Alternatively or additionally, anchor means may be used to secure the filaments to a region of robust tissue, thus drawing the engaged tissue toward the anchor means to further improve valve function.</p>
申请公布号
WO2006002492(A1)
申请公布日期
2006.01.12
申请号
WO2005AU00992
申请日期
2005.07.06
申请人
BAKER MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE;KAYE, DAVID, MARTIN;POWER, JOHN, MELMOUTH;ALFERNESS, CLIFTON, A.;BILNEY, ADAM, LUCAS;MATHIS, MARK, L.