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Patent Inventor Names
Robert A. Gleshlider0
Tom Saul0
Amr Salahieh0
Brian D. Brandt0
Dwight P. Morejohn0
Date of Patent
July 6, 2010
Patent Application Number
10972287
Date Filed
October 21, 2004
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Patent abstract
The present invention relates to apparatus for methods for endovascularly replacing a patient's heart valve. The apparatus includes an expandable anchor with leaflet engagement elements on the proximal end of the anchor and a replacement valve. The leaflet engagement elements can be used to prevent distal migration and insure proper positioning of the apparatus.
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