| 摘要 |
The present invention relates to a mitral valve prosthesis comprising flexible leaflet-like elements (24,25) with curved coapting surfaces and means (36) for maintaining continuity of the valve when inserted into the mitral annulus, which mimics the continuity between the papillary muscles (12), the chordae tendineae (10), the mitral valve leaflets and the mitral annulus of a natural valve. The present invention also relates to a method of fitting such a prosthesis to heart of a patient. |
