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Method for anchoring a mitral valve

  • US 20080004697A1
  • Filed: 06/28/2006
  • Published: 01/03/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/28/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for anchoring an artificial mitral valve in the left atrium of the heart, said method comprising the steps of:

  • deploying an artificial mitral valve in the left atrium;

    positioning said valve above the annulus of the natural mitral valve; and

    anchoring said artificial valve by shaping atrial wall to form an artificial annulus above said artificial valve.

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