Methods and apparatus for endovascularly replacing a patient's heart valve
US8252052B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 8, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0039
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods for endovascularly replacing a patient's heart valve. In some embodiments, the method includes the steps of endovascularly delivering a replacement valve and an anchor to a vicinity of the heart valve, the anchor having a braid, and expanding the braid to a deployed configuration against the patient's tissue. The braid may be fabricated from a single strand of wire and/or may comprise at least one turn feature.
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