Heart regurgitation method and apparatus
US8597347B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/048
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A regurgitation implant may comprise a conduit or straw which may be coupled to a shaft. The shaft may be coupled to at least one anchor portion configured to couple the regurgitation implant to native coronary tissue. At least a portion of the conduit may be configured to be disposed proximate a mitral valve such that the regurgitation implant may interact and/or cooperate with at least a portion of the native mitral valve to induce a controlled amount of regurgitation through the conduit and therefore through the mitral valve. The regurgitation through the conduit and the mitral valve may cause the heart to dilute in a manner that is generally consistent with advanced disease of the heart. The amount of regurgitation may therefore be adjusted depending on the desired condition of the heart.
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