SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSCATHETER AORTIC VALVE TREATMENT
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Abstract
Devices and methods are configured to allow transcervical or subclavian access via the common carotid artery to the native aortic valve, and implantation of a prosthetic aortic valve into the heart. The devices and methods also provide means for embolic protection during such an endovascular aortic valve implantation procedure.
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32 Claims
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1-20. -20. (canceled)
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21. A method of treating an aortic valve, comprising:
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forming a penetration at the neck of a patient in a wall of a common carotid artery; introducing an access sheath through the penetration; occluding the artery by inflation; inserting a guide wire through the access sheath and across the native aortic valve; deploying a filter to provide embolic protection in an artery; introducing a prosthetic valve through the access sheath and percutaneously deploying the prosthetic valve at or near the position of the native aortic valve. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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