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Pericardial inserts

  • US 20070232849A1
  • Filed: 03/30/2007
  • Published: 10/04/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/04/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A system for treating a heart comprising:

  • an inflatable support structure configured for implantation in a pericardial space, the support structure configured to transfer a force from the pericardium through the support structure to a selected region of the epicardium;

    the support structure further configured to be deliverable to the pericardial space through an opening in the pericardium no larger than about 1.5 cm; and

    an implantable tube in fluid communication with the support structure for providing fluid to inflate the support structure.

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