Heart wall tension reduction apparatus and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6045497
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09124286

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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
Keith, Peter T St. Paul, MN 217 31317
Mortier, Todd J Minneapolis, MN 126 24784
Paulson, Thomas M Minneapolis, MN 22 4718
Schweich, Jr Cyril J St. Paul, MN 46 16229
Vidlund, Robert M Maplewood, MN 125 19686

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