摘要 |
Novel apparatus and minimally invasive methods provide for grasping, stabilizing, and fastening of cardiac valve leaflets to treat atrioventricular valve regurgitation, particularly mitral valve regurgitation, in the context of a prolapse and/or flail mitral valve. Independent leaflet grasping elements (34) provide the ability to reposition the leaflets for fastening and enough stability to prevent leaflet movement during fastening. |