Ventricular volume reduction
US8790242B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 26, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2207/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and systems including implants (which may be removable) and methods of using them for reducing ventricular volume. The implants described herein are cardiac implants that may be inserted into a patient's heart, particularly the left ventricle. The implant may support the heart wall, or may be secured to the heart wall. The implants are typically ventricular partitioning device for partitioning the ventricle into productive and non-productive regions in order to reduce the ventricular volume.
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