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Methods and apparatus for endovascularly replacing a patient's heart valve

  • US 20050137694A1
  • Filed: 07/15/2004
  • Published: 06/23/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/23/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. Apparatus for replacing a native aortic valve, the apparatus comprising:

  • an anchor comprising an expandable braid, the anchor being adapted to be endovascularly delivered and expanded via active foreshortening at an anchor site within the native aortic valve; and

    a replacement valve configured to be secured within the anchor.

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