Methods and apparatus for reducing localized circulatory system pressure
US10207087B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 13, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M60/896
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is thus directed to methods and apparatus for decreasing pressure in a first portion of a vessel of the cardiac structure of a patient by implanting a shunt communicating with an area outside said first portion, whereby a volume of blood sufficient to reduce pressure in said first portion is released.
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