Valve Prosthesis and Method for Delivery
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1. A valve prosthesis comprising:
- a main frame including a first section, a second section, and a third section;
a valve body connected to the frame; and
a support frame including a first engagement arm and a second engagement arm connected to the main frame in the first section,wherein the first engagement arm is connected to the main frame in the first section at a first point and a second point,wherein the second engagement arm is connected to the main frame in the first section at a third point and a fourth point, andwherein the first engagement arm and the second engagement arm include a radial portion where the respective engagement arms extend in the radial direction.
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Abstract
Heart valve prostheses are provided for replacing a cardiac valve. The heart valve prosthesis includes a self-expanding frame including a first portion and a second portion. In the collapsed configuration, the first portion is positioned adjacent to the second portion. In the expanded configuration, the first portion moves to be positioned within an interior area of the second portion.
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20 Claims
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1. A valve prosthesis comprising:
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a main frame including a first section, a second section, and a third section; a valve body connected to the frame; and a support frame including a first engagement arm and a second engagement arm connected to the main frame in the first section, wherein the first engagement arm is connected to the main frame in the first section at a first point and a second point, wherein the second engagement arm is connected to the main frame in the first section at a third point and a fourth point, and wherein the first engagement arm and the second engagement arm include a radial portion where the respective engagement arms extend in the radial direction. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A valve prosthesis comprising:
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a valve body; and a frame including; a first portion connected to the valve body, and a second portion adapted for implantation in a native valve annulus; the frame having a delivery configuration where the first portion is longitudinally adjacent to the second portion and an expanded configuration where the first portion is positioned within an interior area of the second portion. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of treating a valve disorder in a patient'"'"'s heart, comprising:
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collapsing a valve prosthesis including a frame onto a delivery system to place a first portion of the frame adjacent a second portion of the frame; delivering the delivery system and valve prosthesis to a heart; expanding the valve prosthesis in the heart such that the first portion of the frame moves to be positioned within an interior area of the second portion of the frame; and withdrawing the delivery system from the heart.
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