摘要:
Disclosed are a method for engaging cardiac valve leaflets, including a) directing a distal end of an elongated catheter body of a leaflet-engaging device into a coronary sinus of a heart, b) passing a first leaflet-engaging component located proximate to the distal end of the elongated catheter body of the leaflet-engaging device through cardiac tissue separating the coronary sinus and a left atrium of the heart to enter a left atrium of the heart, and c) engaging a first cardiac valve leaflet with the first leaflet-engaging component, thereby engaging at least one cardiac valve leaflet. Related apparatus and methods are also described.
摘要:
Disclosed are methods for treatment of cardiac valve including augmenting a cardiac leaflet with the help of a ring associated with a membrane. Also disclosed are methods for treatment of cardiac valves including augmenting the tissue surrounding a cardiac valve, for example with the help of a tubular or annular implant, allowing relocation of the valve. In embodiments, the methods of the present invention improve leaflet coaptation, which in embodiments is useful for treating conditions such as ischemic mitral regurgitation. Also disclosed are devices useful for implementing the methods of the present invention.
摘要:
Disclosed are methods for augmenting tissue, for example membranes such as cardiac leaflets and tissue surrounding a cardiac valve, which in embodiments improve leaflet coaptation. Also disclosed are devices useful for augmenting tissue.
摘要:
Methods and devices for augmenting an atrioventricular valve leaflet is disclosed. A method according to an exemplary embodiment includes piercing a leaflet of the valve to at least a portion of the leaflet's thickness to form a pierced section; and extending the leaflet using said pierced section. A device according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention includes a catheter comprising: a longitudinal tube having a lumen; and a cutting element extendable from the lumen. The cutting element is adapted for forming a limited cut in an atrioventricular valve. A device according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention includes a catheter comprising a longitudinal tube having a lumen; a cutting element extendable from the lumen and adapted for forming a cut in a leaflet of an atrioventricular valve; and a frame, configured to attach to the leaflet and stay attached to the leaflet when the heart beats.
摘要:
Methods and devices for augmenting an atrioventricular valve leaflet is disclosed. A method according to an exemplary embodiment includes piercing a leaflet of the valve to at least a portion of the leaflet's thickness to form a pierced section; and extending the leaflet using said pierced section. A device according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention includes a catheter comprising: a longitudinal tube having a lumen; and a cutting element extendable from the lumen. The cutting element is adapted for forming a limited cut in an atrioventricular valve. A device according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention includes a catheter comprising a longitudinal tube having a lumen; a cutting element extendable from the lumen and adapted for forming a cut in a leaflet of an atrioventricular valve; and a frame, configured to attach to the leaflet and stay attached to the leaflet when the heart beats.
摘要:
A device for remodeling atrioventricular valve leaflets including one or more stretching members and one or more leaflet engaging elements, wherein each stretching member includes at least one leaflet engaging element, the leaflet engaging elements are configured to penetrate a valve leaflet, and the stretching members are configured to be positioned externally to a plane of the leaflet when the leaflet engaging elements have penetrated a valve leaflet. A method for remodeling atrioventricular valve leaflets including inserting one or more leaflet engaging elements into an atrioventricular valve leaflet, and using stretching members positioned externally to a plane of the leaflet to apply a stretching force on the atrioventricular valve leaflet. Related apparatus and methods are also described.