Endoluminal cardiac and venous valve prostheses and methods...

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2006-03-28

2006-03-28

Stewart, Alvin J. (Department: 3738)

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Heart valve

Combined with surgical tool

Reexamination Certificate

active

07018408

ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to prosthetic cardiac and venous valves and a single catheter device and minimally invasive techniques for percutaneous and transluminal valvuloplasty and prosthetic valve implantation.

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