Prosthetic cardiac valves and systems and methods for implanting thereof
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1. A prosthetic valve replacement system for implantation at a target site within a subject, said system comprising:
- a valve mechanism;
a fixation mechanism for retaining said valve mechanism in a fixed position at said target site; and
magnetic means for magnetically coupling said valve mechanism with said fixation mechanism.
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Abstract
Implantable prosthetic valve systems and methods for implanting them are provided. Magnets are employed within one or more components of the valve systems to facilitate anchoring of the prosthetic valve at a target implant site, delivery of the prosthetic valve to the target implant site or both.
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1. A prosthetic valve replacement system for implantation at a target site within a subject, said system comprising:
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a valve mechanism;
a fixation mechanism for retaining said valve mechanism in a fixed position at said target site; and
magnetic means for magnetically coupling said valve mechanism with said fixation mechanism.
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