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Minimally invasive valve replacement system

  • US 20050075719A1
  • Filed: 10/06/2003
  • Published: 04/07/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/06/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A collapsible temporary valve for placement in a blood vessel or body cavity of a patient, the temporary valve comprising:

  • a substantially cylindrical outer valve, permitting substantially unidirectional blood flow of the patient by opening in response to positive fluid flow pressure; and

    an inner valve disposed within the outer valve, the inner valve opening in a direction opposite the outer valve and permitting a catheter or other device to pass through the temporary valve;

    wherein the temporary valve is expandable to securely fit within the walls of the blood vessel or body cavity upon deployment.

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