Heart assist devices, systems and methods

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2008-04-15

2008-04-15

Getzow, Scott M. (Department: 3762)

Surgery

Cardiac augmentation

Aortic balloon pumping

Reexamination Certificate

active

07357771

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for use in assisting a human heart are disclosed. The apparatus comprises an aortic compression means which may be fully implanatable, a fluid reservoir and a pump means adapted to pump a fluid from the reservoir to the aortic compression means so as to actuate the aortic compression means at least partly in counterpulsation with the patient's heart. In addition, the device is adapted to be wholly positioned within the right chest cavity of the patient. The aortic compression means of the device may be curved along its length so as to substantially replicate the curve of the ascending aorta.

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