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Heart assist devices, systems and methods

  • US 8,016,739 B2
  • Filed: 02/21/2008
  • Issued: 09/13/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/10/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An aortic compression device for use in a heart assist device, the aortic compression device comprising:

  • a) a flexible inflatable cuff configured to be positioned adjacent to the ascending aorta of a patient; and

    b) a flexible, substantially inelastic sheath configured to extend around the cuff and at least assist in retaining the cuff adjacent to the aorta,wherein the flexible inflatable cuff is curved along its length so as to substantially replicate the curve of the ascending aorta adjacent to the flexible inflatable cuff.

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