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System For Improving The Function Of A Heart Valve

  • US 20100318183A1
  • Filed: 08/04/2010
  • Published: 12/16/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/28/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for improving the function of a heart valve comprising:

  • a first loop-shaped support, which is configured to abut a first side of said heart valve,a second loop-shaped support, which is configured to abut a second side of said heart valve opposite to said first side such that said heart valve is trapped between the first and second supports;

    said supports having magnetism, such that said supports, when arranged on opposite sides of the heart valve, attract said supports towards each other for holding said supports on the opposite sides of the heart valve.

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