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Vessel or Sac Wall Treatment and a Cardiac Assist Device

  • US 20080194905A1
  • Filed: 03/02/2005
  • Published: 08/14/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/02/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of treating a vessel in a human or animal body, said method including the steps of:

  • preparing a patient;

    identifying a site in said vessel requiring treatment;

    positioning an implantable device against a portion of tubular or sac wall of said vessel at said site, whereby load applied to said vessel is borne by said wall and said device, said vessel being assisted by said device when said wall and said device acts upon said load, said device including an energy storage means which is charged with a pressure or energy charge by means of said load being applied to said vessel.

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