Method and device for improving cardiac function

Details Method and device for improving cardiac function Method and device for improving cardiac function

2006-06-13

2006-06-13

Mendez, Manuel (Department: 3763)

Surgery

Cardiac augmentation

C128S898000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07060021

ABSTRACT:
In a method for improving cardiac function, a compressive device is inserted into an intrapericardial space about a lower end portion of a heart. Thereafter the compressive device is operated to compress and close off lower portions of both ventricles of the heart.

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