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Conformable prosthesis for implanting two-piece heart valves and methods for using them

  • US 20060195184A1
  • Filed: 02/28/2005
  • Published: 08/31/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/28/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A prosthesis for receiving a prosthetic valve to replace a preexisting natural or prosthetic heart valve within a biological annulus adjacent a sinus cavity, comprising:

  • an annular member implantable within the biological annulus for dilating tissue surrounding the biological annulus;

    a sewing cuff extending radially outwardly from the annular member, the sewing cuff being conformable for adopting a shape of tissue surrounding the sinus cavity above the biological annulus; and

    one or more connectors for securing a prosthetic valve to the annular member.

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