Techniques for percutaneous mitral valve replacement and sealing
US10245143B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0071
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus for use at a native heart valve of a subject is described. For some applications, the apparatus comprises a prosthetic valve support, configured (a) to be implanted at the native valve, (b) to facilitate, at a first period, implantation at the native valve of a first prosthetic valve, and (c) to facilitate, at a second period, implantation at the native valve of a second prosthetic valve. Other embodiments are also described.
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