Apparatus for auto-retroperfusion of a coronary vein
US7473237B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 5, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2220/0008
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method for automatically retroperfusing a coronary vein. The apparatus includes an intraluminal graft having a tubular body extending between a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is for fluidly connecting to an artery to automatically supply retrograde blood for retroperfusion. The tubular body and the distal end are extendable into a vein that is fluidly connected with the coronary vein to be retroperfused. The distal end includes an expandable stent for securing the distal end in the coronary vein.
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