Methods and devices for improving cardiac function in hearts

Details Methods and devices for improving cardiac function in hearts Methods and devices for improving cardiac function in hearts

2007-03-13

2007-03-13

Jastrzab, Jeffrey R. (Department: 3762)

Surgery

Cardiac augmentation

C600S037000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10136446

ABSTRACT:
Various methods and devices are disclosed for improving cardiac function in hearts having zones of infarcted (akinetic) and aneurysmal (dyskinetic) tissue regions. The methods and devices reduce the radius of curvature in walls of the heart proximal infarcted and aneurysmal regions to reduce wall stress and improve pumping efficiency. The inventive methods and related devices include splinting of the chamber wall proximal the infarcted region and various other devices and methods including suture and patch techniques.

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