Graft structures with compliance gradients
AssigneeSt. Jude Medical Cardiovascular Group, Inc.
InventorsTODD ALLEN BERG, DAVID S. GOLDSTEEN
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Abstract
A distensible artificial tubular graft structure is provided that has a compliance gradient. The graft may be used to repair a patient's body organ tubing. For example, the graft may be used to replace or supplement portions of a patient's vascular system. The ends of the graft structure may have compliances that are matched to the compliances of the body organ tubing to which they are attached. Distensible compliance-matched connector structures may be used to attach the graft to the body organ tubing.
Claims26
A graft for installation in the body of a patient between portions of body organ tubing with different compliances, comprising a distensible artificial tubular graft structure with a compliance gradient along the length of the artificial tubular graft structure.
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