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Mitral Prosthesis and Methods for Implantation

  • US 20120035722A1
  • Filed: 01/28/2011
  • Published: 02/09/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/24/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A mitral valve prosthesis for implantation in an annulus of a native mitral valve, including a frame, the frame comprising:

  • a first expandable inflow region formed of a plurality of cells and configured to expand within and support against the walls of the left atrium, wherein the first expandable inflow region has a cross-sectional diameter larger than the annulus of the native mitral valve; and

    a second expandable outflow region formed of a plurality of cells and configured to expand within and support against the native mitral valve annulus.

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