PROSTHETIC VALVE IMPLANT SITE PREPARATION TECHNIQUES
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Abstract
Prosthetic valves implantation methods and systems, especially as related to preparing the native site of a native stenotic or incompetent aortic valve for receipt of a prosthetic replacement valve are described. The subject tools and associated site preparation techniques may be employed in percutaneous aortic valve replacement procedures.
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68. An apparatus for the modification of tissue in a patient, comprising:
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an elongate shaft; and a tissue modification device coupled with the elongate shaft, the tissue modification device configured to mechanically modify target tissue. - View Dependent Claims (69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78)
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79. An apparatus for the modification of tissue in a patient, comprising:
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an elongate shaft; and a cutting device coupled with the elongate shaft, the cutting device configured to cut target tissue. - View Dependent Claims (80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90)
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91. An apparatus for creating a treatment zone within a patient, comprising:
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an elongate shaft; a treatment zone creation device coupled with the elongate shaft, the treatment zone creation device configured to isolate a region of tissue to facilitate the application of a treatment. - View Dependent Claims (92, 93, 94, 95, 96)
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