TISSUE-BASED REINFORCED HEART VALVES

Devices and methods for reinforcing a tissue-based heart valve are provided. A reinforced tissue valve can provide structure and rigidity to withstand stresses that occur within the vasculature. In some instances, thickened tissue provides structure or rigidity. In some instances, a biocompatible fi...

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Hauptverfasser: Nguyen, Kiem Bao, Hoang, Lien Huong Thi, Gui, Liqiong, Tod, Tara J, Shang, Hao, Van Nest, Mark, Nguyen, Son V
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Devices and methods for reinforcing a tissue-based heart valve are provided. A reinforced tissue valve can provide structure and rigidity to withstand stresses that occur within the vasculature. In some instances, thickened tissue provides structure or rigidity. In some instances, a biocompatible filler is utilized within folded, rolled, or layered tissue. In some instances, a mesh is included with a reinforced tissue valve for further strength. In some instances, a mesh frame is utilized along the sidewall of a tissue-based heart valve. In some instances, a leaflet assembly is provided within a conduit having thickened tissue at the leaflet commissures.