Heart assist device utilising aortic deformation

Details Heart assist device utilising aortic deformation Heart assist device utilising aortic deformation

2003-11-05

2008-03-25

Getzow, Scott M. (Department: 3762)

Surgery

Cardiac augmentation

Aortic balloon pumping

Reexamination Certificate

active

07347811

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to providing counter-pulsation heart assist by deforming the aorta. In a preferred embodiment, the deformation pressure is applied by cyclically, preferably in synchrony with the diastolic period of the heart. The deformation pressure may be applied to the outer wall of the aorta or to a patch covering a resected opening in the wall of the aorta.

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