ADJUSTABLE ENDOLUMENAL IMPLANT FOR RESHAPING THE MITRAL VALVE ANNULUS

Excessive dilation of the annulus of a mitral valve may lead to regurgitation of blood during ventricular contraction. This regurgitation may lead to a reduction in cardiac output. Disclosed are systems and methods relating to an implant configured for reshaping a mitral valve. The implant comprises...

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Main Authors Daniels, Terry Wayne, Macaulay, Patrick, Rust, Matthew, Lashinski, Randall, Kristoffersen, Kris
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 15.10.2020
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Summary:Excessive dilation of the annulus of a mitral valve may lead to regurgitation of blood during ventricular contraction. This regurgitation may lead to a reduction in cardiac output. Disclosed are systems and methods relating to an implant configured for reshaping a mitral valve. The implant comprises a plurality of struts with anchors for tissue engagement. The implant is compressible to a first, reduced diameter for transluminal navigation and delivery to the left atrium of a heart. The implant may then expand to a second, enlarged diameter to embed its anchors to the tissue surrounding and/or including the mitral valve. The implant may then contract to a third, intermediate diameter, pulling the tissue radially inwardly, thereby reducing the mitral valve and lessening any of the associated symptoms including mitral regurgitation.
Bibliography:Application Number: US202016883248