Methods and devices for occluding the ascending aorta and maintaining circulation of oxygenated blood in the patient when the patient's heart is arrested

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PATENT NO 6159178
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09012833

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A method and device for occluding a patient's ascending aorta, maintaining circulation of oxygenated blood in the patient and delivering cardioplegic fluid to arrest the patient's heart. An aortic occlusion catheter has an occluding member for occluding the ascending aorta. The aortic occlusion catheter passes through a cannula. Delivery of oxygenated blood is accomplished through either the cannula or the aortic occlusion catheter.

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EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES LLCONE EDWARDS WAY IRVINE CA 92614

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Ray, Pinaki Hayward, CA 24 2606
Sharkawy, A Adam Redwood City, CA 31 2198
Sterman, Wesley D San Francisco, CA 60 16394
Taylor, David M Fremont, CA 127 9239

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