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METHODS OF IMPLANT OF A HEART VALVE WITH A CONVERTIBLE SEWING RING

  • US 20130184814A1
  • Filed: 01/23/2013
  • Published: 07/18/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/01/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of implanting at a heart valve annulus a prosthetic heart valve having an inflow end and an outflow end, that define a flow direction through the valve, and a sewing ring attached to a periphery thereof, comprising:

  • orienting the sewing ring to extend generally against the flow direction;

    attaching the sewing ring to the annulus; and

    re-positioning the valve with respect to the attached sewing ring so that the sewing ring is oriented to extend generally with the flow direction.

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