Devices, systems, and methods for reshaping a heart valve annulus, including the use of a bridge implant having an adjustable bridge stop

a heart valve and annulus technology, applied in the field of devices, systems and methods for reshaping the heart valve annulus, can solve the problems of leaflets that flail, valve malfunction, chordae tendineae (the chords) being stretched,
US20060106279A1Inactive Publication Date: 2006-05-18VENTURE LENDING & LEASING IV
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US · United States
Current Assignee / Owner
VENTURE LENDING & LEASING IV
Publication Date
2006-05-18
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Abstract

Implants or systems of implants and methods apply a selected force vector or a selected combination of force vectors within or across the left atrium, which allow mitral valve leaflets to better coapt. The implants or systems of implants and methods make possible rapid deployment, facile endovascular delivery, and full intra-atrial adjustability and retrievability years after implant. The implants or systems of implants and methods also make use of strong fluoroscopic landmarks. The implants or systems of implants and methods make use of an adjustable implant and a fixed length implant. The implants or systems of implants and methods may also utilize an adjustable bridge stop to secure the implant, and the methods of implantation employ various tools.
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[0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 089,949, filed 25 Mar. 2005, and entitled “Devices, Systems, and Methods for Reshaping a Heart Valve Annulus, Including the Use of a Bridge Implant” which is incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] This application also is a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 894,433, filed Jul. 19, 2004, and entitled “Devices, Systems, and Methods for Reshaping a Heart Valve Annulus,” which is incorporated herein by reference.

[0003] This application also is a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 846,850, filed May 14, 2004, and entitled “Devices, Systems, and Methods for Reshaping a Heart Valve Annulus,” which is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The invention is directed to devices, systems, and methods for improving the function of a heart valve, e.g., in the treatment of mitral...

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