Valve to myocardium tension members device and method
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1. A valve repair device, comprising:
- an elongate tension member having a first end and second end;
a basal anchor disposed at the first end; and
a secondary anchor disposed at a second end.
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Abstract
A device for heart valve repair including at least one tension member having a first end and second end. A basal anchor is disposed at the first end of the tension member and a secondary anchor at the second end. The method includes the steps of anchoring the basal anchor proximate a heart valve and anchoring the secondary anchor at a location spaced from the valve such that the chamber geometry is altered to reduce heart wall tension and/or stress on the valve leaflets.
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17 Claims
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1. A valve repair device, comprising:
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an elongate tension member having a first end and second end;
a basal anchor disposed at the first end; and
a secondary anchor disposed at a second end. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of repairing a heart valve having leaflets and chordae disposed in a heart chamber, comprising the steps of:
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providing a tension member having a first end and a second end, the tension member having a basal anchor at the first end and a secondary anchor at the second end;
anchoring the basal anchor proximate the valve such that the tension member is disposed in the chamber; and
anchoring the secondary anchor to a portion of the heart spaced from the basal anchor such that the tension member is under tension and the geometry of the chamber has been altered by placement of the tension member. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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