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AssigneeBaker Medical Research Institute
InventorsDavid Martin Kaye, John Melmouth Power, Clifton A. Alferness, Adam Lucas Bilney, Mark L. Mathis
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In a method of treating valvular insufficiency in a patient, a plurality of filaments (2) are used to engage tissue at spaced apart locations of an annulus (1) of the valve being treated. The engaged filaments (2) are drawn inward so as to draw the engaged tissue around the valve annulus (1) inward. The filaments (2) are then secured with the engaged tissue in the drawn-in configuration. Inward drawing of the engaged tissue improves valve function by reducing the valve annulus (1). Alternatively or additionally, anchor means may be used to secure the filaments to a region of robust tissue, thus drawing the engaged tissue toward the anchor means to further improve valve function.
A method of treating a disorder associated with a heart valve of a patient, the method comprising the steps of:
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A device for treating a disorder associated with a heart valve of a patient, the device including:
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Apparatus for delivering a valve annulus constriction device, the apparatus including:
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A method of treating a disorder associated with a heart valve of a patient wherein the valve includes an annulus having tissue surrounding a valve opening and valve leaflets at the opening, the method including the steps of:
A device for treating a disorder associated with a heart valve of a patient, the device including:
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