Methods and apparatus for transpericardial left atrial appendage closure

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PATENT NO 8974473
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11944522

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Methods and apparatus for closing a left atrial appendage are described. The methods rely on introducing a closure tool from a location beneath the rib cage, over an epicardial surface, and to the exterior of the left atrial appendage. The closure device may then be used to close the left atrial appendage, preferably at its base, by any one of a variety of techniques. A specific technique using graspers and a closing loop is illustrated.

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SILICON VALLEY BANK3003 TASMAN DRIVE SANTA CLARA CA 95054

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Bajor, Jordan T Palo Alto, US 19 2462
Kaplan, Aaron V Los Altos, US 66 6729

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