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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 03, 2005
Filed:
Nov. 03, 2000
James G. Whayne, San Jose, CA (US);
Deborah Tolomeo, San Jose, CA (US);
Russell A. Houser, Livermore, CA (US);
Sidney D. Fleischman, Menlo Park, CA (US);
James G. Whayne, San Jose, CA (US);
Deborah Tolomeo, San Jose, CA (US);
Russell A. Houser, Livermore, CA (US);
Sidney D. Fleischman, Menlo Park, CA (US);
Converge Medical, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Abstract
This is a support device that prevents, reduces, and delays remodeling of diseased cardiac tissue, and also decreases the impact of such remodeling on collateral tissue is disclosed. The invention further reinforces abnormal tissue regions to prevent over-expansion of the tissue due to increased afterload and excessive wall tension. As a result, the support device prevents phenomenon such as systolic stretch from occurring and propagating. The support structure maintains and restores diastolic compliance, wall motion, and ejection fraction to preserve heart functionality. As such, the support device prevents and treats cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure.