Valvuloplasty ring and prosthetic method

Details Valvuloplasty ring and prosthetic method Valvuloplasty ring and prosthetic method

1976-07-12

1977-08-23

Frinks, Ronald L.

A61F 122

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040429792

ABSTRACT:
An adjustable valvuloplasty ring that comprises a C-shaped frame that is sized and shaped to extend about the circumference of the left atrioventricular orifice along the base of the anterior cusp of the mitral valve; an expandable sleeve connected to the frame that together therewith forms a closed annulus, the sleeve being adapted to extend about the remainder of the circumference of the orifice; and a drawstring running through the sleeve by which the sleeve may be contracted to constrict and remodel the orifice and secured in place to maintain such constriction.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3371352 (1968-03-01), Siposs et al.
patent: 3656185 (1972-04-01), Carpentier

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