Aortic valve repair
US7803168B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 9, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/0039
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides devices and methods for decalcifying an aortic valve. The methods and devices of the present invention break up or obliterate calcific deposits in and around the aortic valve through application or removal of heat energy from the calcific deposits.
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