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Apparatus and methods for valve removal

  • US 20020173811A1
  • Filed: 05/21/2001
  • Published: 11/21/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/21/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for removing a defective valve from a patient, the method comprising:

  • immobilizing at least a valve leaflet of said defective valve;

    separating a valve base from a valve root of the defective valve, wherein the valve base comprises at least one commissure; and

    removing said defective valve.

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