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Transvalvular intraanular band and chordae cutting for ischemic and dilated cardiomyopathy

  • US 10,219,903 B2
  • Filed: 04/07/2017
  • Issued: 03/05/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/16/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of treating a cardiac valve comprising:

  • providing an intraannular band dimensioned for attachment within a mitral valve annulus, wherein the intraannular band comprises a body having a first end, a second end, and a convex shaped central portion, wherein the intraannular band does not comprise an annuloplasty ring; and

    attaching the intraannular band within the mitral valve annulus such that the convex shaped central portion extends transversely across a coaptive edge formed by mitral valve leaflets, and such that the convex shaped central portion is convex in a direction of a ventricle.

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