Heart support to prevent ventricular remodeling

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6887192
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09706307

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This is a support device that prevents, reduces, and delays remodeling of diseased cardiac tissue, and also decreases the impact of such remodeling on collateral tissue is disclosed. The invention further reinforces abnormal tissue regions to prevent over-expansion of the tissue due to increased afterload and excessive wall tension. As a result, the support device prevents phenomenon such as systolic stretch from occurring and propagating. The support structure maintains and restores diastolic compliance, wall motion, and ejection fraction to preserve heart functionality. As such, the support device prevents and treats cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure.

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CONVERGE MEDICAL INC540 OAKMEAD PARKWAY SUNNYVALE CA 94085

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fleischman, Sidney D Menlo Park, CA 178 29601
Houser, Russell A Livermore, CA 85 11906
Tolomeo, Deborah San Jose, CA 5 347
Whayne, James G San Jose, CA 257 47250

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