Alexander J. Hill;Thomas M. Castellano;H. Toby Markowitz
发明人:
Alexander J. Hill,Thomas M. Castellano,H. Toby Markowitz
申请号:
US13093233
公开号:
US20120271341A1
申请日:
2011.04.25
申请国别(地区):
US
年份:
2012
代理人:
摘要:
A method and apparatus for treating a mitral valve prolapse and providing embolic protection in a patient is disclosed. An embolic protection filter is delivered to the left atrium and placed in the blood flow exiting the left atrium of the heart. The filter is secured in the heart of a patient. A shaping member is delivered to the mitral valve of the heart and secured in the heart.