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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REPLACING A PROSTHETIC VALVE

  • US 20080208327A1
  • Filed: 02/27/2007
  • Published: 08/28/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/27/2007
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of percutaneously implanting a replacement prosthetic valve at a site occupied by a previously implanted prosthetic valve, the method comprising:

  • positioning a stent within the previously implanted valve;

    deploying the stent to cause the stent to become anchored to the previously implanted valve;

    positioning the replacement valve within the deployed stent; and

    deploying the replacement valve to cause the replacement valve to become anchored to the stent.

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