Method and apparatus for intercostal cardiac compression device
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Sep 12, 2002
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Mar 7, 2001
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Mar 7, 2001
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The present invention provides improved devices and methods for performing cardiac massage, particularly minimally invasive direct cardiac massage where the heart is directly compressed through a small incision formed through an intercostal space over the pericardium. Devices according to the present invention may comprise a support having a laterally oriented expansible structure, optionally carrying a sheet or inflatable bladder for engaging the pericardium. The laterally oriented expansible structure comprises a plurality of lateral extensions being collapsible to a generally L shaped configuration and expandable along a radial path to define a surface which non-traumatically engages a pericardium to compress the heart.
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