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Heart valve leaflet locator

  • US 7,004,176 B2
  • Filed: 10/17/2003
  • Issued: 02/28/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/17/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of assessing the functionality of a heart valve, comprising the steps of:

  • positioning a device within the valve, the device being conformable for conforming to the coaption axis of the valve and moveable in response to opening and closing of the valve; and

    observing the device when the valve is closed, to determine the spatial orientation of the coaptation axis for evaluating valve function.

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