Methods for treating valve-associated regions of vascular vessels
US7387604B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 3, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L27/3839
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention relates in one aspect to the treatment of a valve-associated region of a vascular vessel with a biomaterial. The biomaterial can be a remodelable material that strengthens and/or supports the vessel walls. Additionally the biomaterial can include a variety of naturally occurring or added bioactive agents and/or viable cellular populations.
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