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PROSTHETIC HEART VALVES, SUPPORT STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLANTING THE SAME,

  • US 20100256752A1
  • Filed: 09/06/2007
  • Published: 10/07/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/06/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for implanting a prosthetic valve, comprising:

  • placing an implantable valve in proximity with an aortic valve implantation site of a subject;

    engaging the valve with the implantation site, wherein the valve comprises a support structure and at least two valve leaflets coupled with the support structure, the valve leaflets configured to deflect towards the aortic wall into a first position for resisting the flow of blood towards the left ventricle and configured to deflect away from a aortic wall into a second position for allowing the flow of blood from a left ventricle, wherein the support structure is configured to remain static during deflection of the valve leaflets.

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