PROSTHETIC HEART VALVES, SUPPORT STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLANTING SAME
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Abstract
Described herein are systems and methods for operation of a prosthetic valve support structure (32) having additional reinforcement coupled with panels (36). Multiple support members (620) are distributed across the inner surface of the valve support structure (32) at regular intervals. Each support member (620) can include a looped portion (621) to act as a hinge (52). Each looped portion (621) is in a location coincidental with the interlace between adjacent panels (36).
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84 Claims
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1-60. -60. (canceled)
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61. A prosthetic valve device, comprising:
a valve support structure comprising a plurality of deflectable panel sections and at least one hinge located between two adjacent panel sections. - View Dependent Claims (62, 63, 64)
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65. A prosthetic valve device, comprising:
a valve support structure comprising a first layer and a second layer. - View Dependent Claims (66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75)
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76. A prosthetic valve device, comprising:
a valve support structure comprising a first region having a first thickness and a second region having a second thickness, the first thickness being relatively less than the second thickness. - View Dependent Claims (77, 78, 79)
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80. A prosthetic valve device, comprising:
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a valve support structure comprising a plurality of deflectable panels, the support structure being transitionable from an undeployed configuration to a deployed configuration, wherein the support structure has a generally tubular configuration in the deployed configuration; and a panel expansion member configured to facilitate deflection of at least one panel. - View Dependent Claims (81, 82, 83, 84)
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