Restoration of flow in LAA via tubular conduit
US7806846B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00252
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An opening other than the ostium of a left atrial appendage (LAA) is provided to allow blood flow between the LAA and another portion of the body. The opening has a conduit that helps to increase blood flow through an LAA by adding at least one other flow path to the ostium, thereby reducing the risk of stasis and the formation of thrombi.
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