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Apparatus and method for supporting a heart valve

  • US 6,264,691 B1
  • Filed: 04/23/1999
  • Issued: 07/24/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/23/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A external support apparatus for supporting a heart valve disposed within an elongated tubular valve wall, the apparatus comprising:

  • a girdle having an elongated sidewall with inflow and outflow ends spaced apart an axial length at least subtantially commensurate with axial length of the valve leaflets of the heart valve;

    a stent disposed about the sidewall of the girdle intermediate the inflow and outflow ends of the sidewall of the girdle; and

    a sheath of biocompatible material covering the stent and at least a portion of the girdle, the sheath having an inflow edge adjacent the inflow end of the sidewall of the girdle, the sheath having an outflow edge spaced axially beyond an outflow end of the stent.

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