A highly compliant and elastic cardiac support device (10) is provided. The device is constructed from a biocompatible material is applied to an external surface of a heart. The device can be used to resist dilatation of the heart, to provide acute wall support, or to enhance reduction in the size of the heart using stored potential energy, without interfering with systolic contraction.
申请公布号
WO03103538(A1)
申请公布日期
2003.12.18
申请号
WO2003US15726
申请日期
2003.05.19
申请人
ACORN CARDIOVASCULAR, INC.
发明人
GIRARD, MICHAEL, J.;SHAPLAND, EDWARD, J.;PALME, DONALD, F., II;DOCKTER, JOHN, DAVID
