Heart wall tension reduction apparatus and method
US6629921B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 27, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/2481
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for treatment of a failing heart by reducing the wall tension therein. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a tension member for drawing at least two walls of a heart chamber toward each other. Methods for placing the apparatus on the heart are also provided.
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