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DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTABLE ANNULOPLASTY RING AND PAPILLARY MUSCLE REPOSITIONING SUTURE

  • US 20110230961A1
  • Filed: 01/05/2011
  • Published: 09/22/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/05/2010
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A system for treating a cardiac valve, the system comprising:

  • an adjustable annuloplasty ring configured to attach to or near a cardiac valve annulus; and

    a suture comprising a first end coupled to the annuloplasty ring, wherein a second end of the suture is configured to be anchored to a papillary muscle,wherein selectively adjusting the annuloplasty ring adjusts a tension of the suture to reposition the papillary muscle.

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