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Connectors for two piece heart valves and methods for implanting such heart valves

  • US 20060195186A1
  • Filed: 02/28/2005
  • Published: 08/31/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/28/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A heart valve assembly for implantation within a tissue annulus, comprising:

  • an annular prosthesis comprising an annular member defining a circumference, a sewing cuff extending radially from the annular member, and a rim extending about the circumference; and

    a valve member comprising a lower edge sized to be engaged with the rim to secure the valve member to the annular prosthesis.

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