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Date of Patent
April 8, 2008
Patent Application Number
10715650
Date Filed
November 17, 2003
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Patent abstract
A device for supporting or constraining at least some part of the epicardial surface of the heart during a portion of the heartbeat, such as diastole is used to assist in the treatment of congestive heart failure. The device comprises an enclosure having an interior and an exterior. An interior surface is preferably made in such a way that it tends not to or does not form adhesions with or accept ingrowth with the myocardial tissue of the epicardium. The device may comprise at least on rib-like structural member.
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