Heart wall tension reduction apparatus and method

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PATENT NO 5961440
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08933456

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An apparatus for treatment of a failing heart by reducing the wall tension therein. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a tension member for drawing at least two walls of a heart chamber toward each other. Methods for placing the apparatus on the heart are also provided.

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  • EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Mortier, Todd J Minneapolis, MN 126 24784
Schweich, Jr Cyril J St. Paul, MN 46 16229

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