Flaherty, Christopher J.,Brenneman, Rodney,Schaefer, Dean A.
申请号:
AU2006272544
公开号:
AU2006272544B2
申请日:
2006.07.26
申请国别(地区):
AU
年份:
2012
代理人:
摘要:
Devices, systems and methods are disclosed for the formation of an arteriovenousfistula in the limb of the patient. Embodiments include an apparatus for the creation,modification and maintenance of a fistula, including the modification of anexisting dialysis fistula; and a method of supplying oxygenated blood to thevenous circulation of a patient. A kit of anastomotic implants is described whichsupports a broad base of patient anatomies and fistula locations. The devices,systems and methods can be used to treat patients with one or more numerous ailmentsincluding chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure,hypertension, hypotension, respiratory failure, pulmonary arterial hypertension,lung fibrosis and adult respiratory distress syndrome.