Device for regulating blood flow
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1. An implantable device for regulating blood flow through a blood vessel, comprising:
- a) an elongated support dimensioned and configured to be implanted in a blood vessel, the support including axially spaced apart first and second support portions, and at least one linking member connecting the axially spaced apart portions to one another; and
b) a valve membrane supported between the axially spaced apart support portions and adapted for movement between a first position in which blood flow through the support is permitted and a second position in which blood flow through the support is inhibited, in the second position the valve membrane having a convex outer surface and in the first position the valve membrane having a wavy shape.
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Abstract
An elongated support dimensioned and configured for implantation in a blood vessel. The support has two axially spaced apart portions, which may be in the form of an expandable crown or a similar structure. At least one linking member connects the two portions to one another. A valve membrane is supported between the axially spaced apart portions. The valve membrane is adapted and configured for movement between a first position in which blood flow through the support is permitted and a second position in which blood flow through the support is inhibited.
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19 Claims
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1. An implantable device for regulating blood flow through a blood vessel, comprising:
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a) an elongated support dimensioned and configured to be implanted in a blood vessel, the support including axially spaced apart first and second support portions, and at least one linking member connecting the axially spaced apart portions to one another; and
b) a valve membrane supported between the axially spaced apart support portions and adapted for movement between a first position in which blood flow through the support is permitted and a second position in which blood flow through the support is inhibited, in the second position the valve membrane having a convex outer surface and in the first position the valve membrane having a wavy shape. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An implantable device for regulating blood flow through a blood vessel, comprising:
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a) an elongated support dimensioned and configured to be implanted in a blood vessel, the support including first and second axially spaced apart portions and a curved linking member joining the first and second portions at about 90 degrees apart; and
b) a valve membrane supported between the axially spaced apart portions and adapted for movement between a first position in which blood flow through the support is permitted and a second position in which blood flow through the support is inhibited. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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