Device and Method For Improving Function Of Heart Valve
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1. A medical device for improving the function of a heart valve comprised of valve tissue including an annulus and a plurality of leaflets, the medical device comprising:
- a first loop-shaped support, which is configured to abut a first side of the heart valve, anda first flange unit connected to said first loop-shaped support, and configured to provide a sealing surface against said annulus when said first loop-shaped support is positioned in abutment to said heart valve, andwherein said first flange unit comprises a first reinforcing element.
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Abstract
A device for improving the function of a heart valve comprises a first loop-shaped support, which is configured to abut a first side of the heart valve, and a first flange unit being connected to said first loop-shaped support. The flange unit is configured to be arranged against said annulus when said first loop-shaped support is abutting said heart valve.
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1. A medical device for improving the function of a heart valve comprised of valve tissue including an annulus and a plurality of leaflets, the medical device comprising:
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a first loop-shaped support, which is configured to abut a first side of the heart valve, and a first flange unit connected to said first loop-shaped support, and configured to provide a sealing surface against said annulus when said first loop-shaped support is positioned in abutment to said heart valve, and wherein said first flange unit comprises a first reinforcing element. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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