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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 04, 2020
Filed:
Oct. 16, 2017
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, Irvine, CA (US);
Donald E. Bobo, Jr., Santa Ana, CA (US);
Assaf Bash, Benyamina-Givat Ada, IL;
Louis A. Campbell, Santa Ana, CA (US);
Alison S. Curtis, Costa Mesa, CA (US);
Tak G. Cheung, Irvine, CA (US);
John F. Migliazza, Belmont Shores, CA (US);
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, Irvine, CA (US);
Abstract
Devices and related methods of use are provided for improving heart function. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a device includes a ring-like structure configured to be secured to a heart valve; at least one elongate member extending from the ring-like structure, wherein an end of the elongate member is configured to be secured to heart geometry other than a heart valve; and an adjustment mechanism for simultaneously altering a dimension of the ring-like structure and a length of the elongate member.