Methods and apparatus for endovascularly replacing a patient's heart valve

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APP PUB NO 20050137694A1
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10893151

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The present invention provides methods and apparatus for endovascularly replacing a patient's heart valve. The apparatus includes a replacement valve and an anchor having an expandable braid. In some embodiments, the expandable braid is fabricated from a single strand of wire. In some embodiments, the expandable braid comprises at least one turn feature. The anchor and the valve preferably are configured for endovascular delivery and deployment.

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BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED INCONE SCIMED PLACE MAPLE GROVE MN 55311-1566

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Geshlider, Robert A San Francisco, CA 53 22963
Haug, Ulrich R Campbell, CA 68 27474
Morejohn, Dwight P Davis, CA 142 37480
Salahieh, Amr Saratoga, CA 244 52288
Saul, Tom El Granada, CA 204 25542
Valencia, Hans F Berkeley, CA 88 26328

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