Methods and devices for improving cardiac function in hearts
US6406420B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 21, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/2481
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various methods and devices are disclosed for improving cardiac function in hearts having zones of infarcted (akinetic) and aneurysmal (dyskinetic) tissue regions. The methods and devices reduce the radius of curvature in walls of the heart proximal infarcted and aneurysmal regions to reduce wall stress and improve pumping efficiency. The inventive methods and related devices include splinting of the chamber wall proximal the infarcted region and various other devices and methods including suture and patch techniques.
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