Device and Method for ReShaping Mitral Valve Annulus
First Claim
1. A method of reducing mitral valve regurgitation, comprising:
- delivering an expandable body into the left ventricular outflow tract, wherein the expandable body has an expanded condition sized for applying a lateral force to the anterior leaflet of the mitral valve for moving the anterior leaflet toward the posterior leaflet, thereby improving coaption of the anterior and posterior leaflets of the mitral valve.
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Abstract
Devices and methods for reshaping a mitral valve annulus are provided. One preferred device is configured for deployment in the right atrium and is shaped to apply a force along the atrial septum. The device causes the atrial septum to deform and push the anterior leaflet of the mitral valve in a posterior direction for reducing mitral valve regurgitation. Another preferred device is deployed in the left ventricular outflow tract at a location adjacent the aortic valve. The device is expandable for urging the anterior leaflet toward the posterior leaflet. Another preferred device comprises a tether configured to be attached to opposing regions of the mitral valve annulus.
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1. A method of reducing mitral valve regurgitation, comprising:
delivering an expandable body into the left ventricular outflow tract, wherein the expandable body has an expanded condition sized for applying a lateral force to the anterior leaflet of the mitral valve for moving the anterior leaflet toward the posterior leaflet, thereby improving coaption of the anterior and posterior leaflets of the mitral valve. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method of improving mitral valve function, comprising:
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providing an implant having a first expandable anchor, a second expandable anchor and a curved pusher member extending between the first and second anchors; deploying the first expandable anchor in the superior vena cava; deploying the second expandable anchor in the inferior vena cava; and pushing the anterior leaflet of the mitral valve toward the posterior leaflet by applying a lateral force along the atrial septum with the pusher member; wherein the lateral force is sufficient to improve the coaption of the mitral valve leaflets, thereby improving mitral valve function. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of improving mitral valve function, comprising:
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providing a U-shaped member sized for deployment in the right ventricle; and deploying the U-shaped member at a location in the right ventricle adjacent to the tricuspid valve; wherein the U-shaped member is configured to urge the ventricular septum outward for reshaping the mitral valve annulus.
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