Heart wall tension reduction apparatus and method

Surgery – Cardiac augmentation

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ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for treatment of a failing heart by reducing the wall tension therein. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a tension member for drawing at least two walls of a heart chamber toward each other. Methods for placing the apparatus on the heart are also provided.

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