METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REDUCING PARAVALVULAR LEAKAGE IN HEART VALVES

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APP PUB NO 20100168844A1
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12524531

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A replacement valve comprises a valve body having an inflow end, an outflow end, and a valve support structure, and a valve cuff surrounding the inflow end of the valve body. The valve support structure surrounds the valve body, and the valve cuff is coupled to the valve support structure. The valve cuff includes a skirt portion and at least one flange coupled to and protruding from the skirt portion, the at least one flange forming a seal around the inflow end of the valve body.

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MEDTRONIC 3F THERAPEUTICS INC1 JENNER #100 IRVINE CA 92618

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bergheim, Bjarne Mission Viejo, US 67 5459
Elizondo, David Champlin, US 13 670
Lee, Tracey Fremont, US 1 317
Nitz, Marc Costa Mesa, US 1 317
Quijano, Rodolfo Laguna Hills, US 1 317
Toomes, Chris Orange, US 1 317

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