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PERCUTANEOUS METHOD AND DEVICE TO TREAT DISSECTIONS

  • US 20100280588A1
  • Filed: 04/30/2010
  • Published: 11/04/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/01/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for treating a vascular dissection, comprising:

  • advancing a catheter supporting a prosthesis to an entry point of the dissection, wherein the entry point of the dissection is located in a first vessel and the prosthesis comprises a cover and a collapsible anchoring element in communication with the cover;

    securing the anchoring element to a second vessel that is in communication with the first vessel;

    expanding the cover in the first vessel; and

    positioning the cover over at least a portion of the entry point of the dissection;

    wherein the cover is configured to reduce blood flow into the entry point of the dissection.

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