Prosthetic Heart Valves, Scaffolding Structures, and Systems and Methods for Implantation of Same
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1. A prosthetic heart valve comprising:
- a support member having a plurality of segments and at least one foldable junction member connecting two adjacent segments, the support member having an expanded state and a contracted state, anda valvular body having a plurality of leaflets attached to said support member.
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Abstract
Prosthetic valves and their component parts are described, as are prosthetic valve delivery devices and methods for their use. The prosthetic valves are particularly adapted for use in percutaneous aortic valve replacement procedures. The delivery devices are particularly adapted for use in minimally invasive surgical procedures.
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1. A prosthetic heart valve comprising:
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a support member having a plurality of segments and at least one foldable junction member connecting two adjacent segments, the support member having an expanded state and a contracted state, and a valvular body having a plurality of leaflets attached to said support member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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