Remediation of functional cardiac mitral valve regurgitation
US8133168B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 1, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/2442
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dynamic device for reducing functional mitral regurgitation is described. The device is disposed externally to the heart and effectively acts as a splint for reducing further dilation of the heart in patients diagnosed with cardiomyopathy, and for reducing tethering of the papillary muscle on the mitral valve. The device does not require cardiopulmonary bypass for its installation since it is attached to the outside of the left ventricle, thereby reducing surgical risk, and is not exposed to the patient's blood once installed, thereby reducing the risk of thromboembolic disease.
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