Prosthetic valve implantation systems
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1. A medical apparatus, comprising:
- a prosthetic valve support structure; and
a docking sleeve configured to interface with the support structure and configured for implantation within a blood vessel of a patient, wherein the docking sleeve comprises an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve, and wherein the docking sleeve further comprises a spring member coupled between the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve.
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Abstract
Prosthetic valves implantation methods and systems, especially as related to fitting a prosthetic valve at the site of a native stenotic or incompetent valve are described. The subject devices, systems and associated dock deployment and implant docking techniques may be employed in percutaneous valve replacement procedures.
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25 Claims
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1. A medical apparatus, comprising:
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a prosthetic valve support structure; and a docking sleeve configured to interface with the support structure and configured for implantation within a blood vessel of a patient, wherein the docking sleeve comprises an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve, and wherein the docking sleeve further comprises a spring member coupled between the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A medical apparatus, comprising:
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a prosthetic valve support structure; and a docking sleeve configured to interface with the support structure and configured for implantation within a blood vessel of a patient, wherein the docking sleeve is coupled to the valve support structure by a plurality of spring members. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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