Devices and methods for heart valve treatment

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APP PUB NO 20030233022A1
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10456751

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Devices, systems and methods for improving the function of a valve of a heart by implanting the device adjacent the valve such that the device indirectly applies a force to the valve and increases coaptation of the leaflets, or otherwise improves valve function. The device may be implanted in a position that does not directly contact the valve structures. The force may be applied to a wall of the heart, and the force may be an inward force applied to two walls of the heart, such as the left ventricular free wall and the ventricular septum, or the left ventricular free wall and the right ventricular free wall, to improve mitral valve function.

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EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES LLCONE EDWARDS WAY IRVINE CA 92614

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ekvall, Craig A Elk River, MN 26 3436
Kalgreen, Jason E Plymouth, MN 11 4253
LaPlante, Jeffrey P Minneapolis, MN 6 448
Mortier, Todd J Minneapolis, MN 126 24784
Schroeder, Richard Fridley, MN 17 4406
Schweich, Cyril J JR Maple Grove, MN 43 5972
Vidlund, Robert M Maplewood, MN 125 19686

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