Methods and apparatus for performing valvuloplasty

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8579962
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11314969

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The present invention relates to apparatus and methods for performing valvuloplasty. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes an expandable braid valvuloplasty device. In some embodiments, the methods and apparatus may be used as an adjunct to percutaneous heart valve replacement. In some embodiments, the apparatus and methods may provide a medical practitioner with feedback, monitoring or measurement information, e.g., information relevant to percutaneous transcatheter heart valve replacement.

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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
Hildebrand, Daniel Menlo Park, US 71 11184
Morejohn, Dwight P Davis, US 142 37480
Salahieh, Amr Saratoga, US 244 52288
Saul, Tom El Granada, US 204 25542

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