DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO TREAT HEART FAILURE
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1. A device for treating a heart condition in a patient comprising:
- a. a body element comprising;
i. a cylindrical core segment defining a passage;
ii. a first annular flange comprising a plurality of flange segments; and
c. a second annular flange comprising a plurality of flange segments,wherein at least a portion of at least one of said flange segments is at least one of more flexible and less flexible than at least one of another portion of said at least one flange segment and said cylindrical core segment.
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Abstract
Several unique intracardiac pressure vents, placement catheters, methods of placement and methods of treating heart failure are presented. The intracardiac pressure vents presented allow sufficient flow from the left atrium to the right atrium to relieve elevated left atrial pressure and resulting patient symptoms. In an aspect of the invention, the interatrial device comprises portions that are more flexible or less flexible than another portion of the device.
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1. A device for treating a heart condition in a patient comprising:
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a. a body element comprising; i. a cylindrical core segment defining a passage; ii. a first annular flange comprising a plurality of flange segments; and c. a second annular flange comprising a plurality of flange segments, wherein at least a portion of at least one of said flange segments is at least one of more flexible and less flexible than at least one of another portion of said at least one flange segment and said cylindrical core segment. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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