Method and apparatus for improving mitral valve function
US6656221B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 5, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/2451
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for reducing mitral regurgitation. The apparatus is inserted into the coronary sinus of a patient in the vicinity of the posterior leaflet of the mitral valve, the apparatus being adapted to straighten the natural curvature of at least a portion of the coronary sinus in the vicinity of the posterior leaflet of the mitral valve, whereby to move the posterior annulus anteriorly and thereby improve leaflet coaptation and reduce mitral regurgitation.
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