Venous valve prosthesis and method of fabrication
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1. A venous valve prosthesis comprising:
- a) at least one integrally formed venous valve having at least one valve leaflet; and
b) a converging nozzle proximal to the valve.
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Abstract
The invention provides venous valve prostheses design and method of fabrication useful for replacement of venous valves in the treatment of patients. The venous valve prostheses of the invention comprise at least one integrally formed valve with a proximal converging nozzle and/or a distal diverging nozzle to maintain a proper blood flow rate through the valve.
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29 Claims
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1. A venous valve prosthesis comprising:
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a) at least one integrally formed venous valve having at least one valve leaflet; and
b) a converging nozzle proximal to the valve. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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