Intravascular cuff
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1. An intravascular cuff for receiving a prosthetic, comprising:
- at least one strand braided to form a tubular structure having an extended configuration and a deployed configuration;
whereby in the extended configuration, the tubular structure includes;
a first end and a second end;
a tubular body between the first end and the second end;
a lumen extending through the body;
whereby in the deployed configuration, the first and second ends assume an expanded shape relative to the tubular body; and
whereby upon deployment, an outer ply expands to conform against native tissue while an inner ply expands to a lesser extent than said outer ply to open said lumen through said body and form a gap between the outer ply and inner ply, said lumen sized to receive a delivery catheter and having funnel-shaped ends for guiding said delivery catheter.
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Abstract
An intravascular cuff acts as a lining between a native vessel and an intravascular prosthetic device. During deployment, the ends of the cuff curl back upon themselves and are capable of trapping native tissue, such as valve leaflet tissue, between the ends. The cuff creates a seal between the vessel and the prosthetic, thereby preventing leakage around the prosthetic. The cuff also traps any embolic material dislodged from the vessel during expansion of the prosthetic.
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1. An intravascular cuff for receiving a prosthetic, comprising:
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at least one strand braided to form a tubular structure having an extended configuration and a deployed configuration; whereby in the extended configuration, the tubular structure includes; a first end and a second end; a tubular body between the first end and the second end; a lumen extending through the body; whereby in the deployed configuration, the first and second ends assume an expanded shape relative to the tubular body; and whereby upon deployment, an outer ply expands to conform against native tissue while an inner ply expands to a lesser extent than said outer ply to open said lumen through said body and form a gap between the outer ply and inner ply, said lumen sized to receive a delivery catheter and having funnel-shaped ends for guiding said delivery catheter. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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