Method and apparatus for supporting a heart
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Feb 13, 2007
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Jan 7, 2003
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Jan 7, 2002
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A method and apparatus for treating heart failure includes applying a bioabsorbable material around at least a portion of a patient's heart. The bioabsorbable material can be applied in conjunction with a nonbioabsorbable structure such as a cardiac harness or in lieu of such a harness. The harness and/or bioabsorbable material is configured to apply a mild compressive force on the heart.
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