Methods for delivery of heart valve devices using intravascular ultrasound imaging
US10335275B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/2418
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods related to delivery of various heart valve implants are described. The implant may be delivered using an ultrasound imaging delivery system. The ultrasound imaging delivery system may be used to deliver a variety of different devices, including mitral valve reshaping devices, mitral valve replacement valves, and others. A deployment catheter carrying an implant having a tissue anchor is advanced to a deployment site in a heart. An imaging element is positioned adjacent the implant and a relationship between the tissue anchor and an anatomical landmark in the heart is visualized. The implant is then attached by driving the tissue anchor into tissue in the heart.
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