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Heart valve repair apparatus and methods

  • US 20030083742A1
  • Filed: 10/09/2002
  • Published: 05/01/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/02/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for supporting a heart valve in a patient, the heart valve including an annulus generally lying in a plane and a plurality of leaflets connected therewith and adapted to open and close to selectively allow and prevent blood flow, the device comprising:

  • a support member configured for attachment to the heart valve annulus, and a post extending from said support member and configured to extend away from the plane of the annulus, and a connector coupled with said post and configured for attachment to at least one of said leaflets.

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