APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR REPAIR OF A CARDIAC VALVE

摘要

An annuloplasty ring for repairing a cardiac valve includes an expandable support member having oppositely disposed proximal and distal end portions a nd a main body portion between the end portions. The proximal end portion of th e support member includes a plurality of wing members that extend from the mai n body portion. Each of the wing members includes at least one hook member for embedding into a cardiac wall and the valve annulus to secure the annuloplas ty ring in the valve annulus. The annuloplasty ring may be expanded into full contact engagement with the annulus of the cardiac valve by an inflatable balloon. Methods for repairing a cardiac valve using the annuloplasty ring a re also provided.