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Methods and apparatus for remodeling an extravascular tissue structure

  • US 20040153146A1
  • Filed: 08/05/2003
  • Published: 08/05/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/31/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A medical apparatus for remodeling a mitral valve annulus adjacent to the coronary sinus, comprising:

  • an elongate body, having a proximal end and a distal end, the elongate body being movable from a first, flexible configuration for transluminal delivery to at least a portion of the coronary sinus to a second configuration for remodeling the mitral valve annulus; and

    a forming element attached to the elongate body for manipulating the elongate body from the first delivery configuration to the second remodeling configuration;

    wherein the elongate body in the second, remodeling configuration comprises at least a first curve which is concave in a first direction and a second curve which is concave in a second direction.

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