DEVICE FOR TRANSCATHETER GRABBING AND SECURING A NATIVE MITRAL VALVE LEAFLET TO A PROSTHESIS

    公开(公告)号:US20220273434A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-01

    申请号:US17680636

    申请日:2022-02-25

    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device for first grabbing, and then securing the native atrioventricular valve's leaflet to a prosthesis via transcatheter means. The present invention features a grasping device for securing a leaflet component of a native mitral valve. The leaflet component comprises a leaflet and chordae tendineae associated with the. In some embodiments, the device may comprise a first grasping component configured to grab chordae tendineae of said native mitral leaflet component, and a second grasping component configured to anchor the native mitral leaflet component to a prosthetic component. In some embodiments, the first grasping component may comprise at least one grasping arm configured to transition from a non-extended state to an extended state to a grasping state. In some embodiments, the second grasping component may comprise a hook disposed at a distal end of the device capable of anchoring to the prosthetic component.

    Synthetically Generating Medical Images Using Deep Convolutional Generative Adversarial Networks

    公开(公告)号:US20210312242A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-10-07

    申请号:US17214442

    申请日:2021-03-26

    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems that are related to facilitating an automated, fast and accurate model for cardiac image segmentation, particularly for image data of children with complex congenital heart disease are disclosed. In one example aspect, a generative adversarial network is disclosed. The generative adversarial network includes a generator configured to generate synthetic imaging samples associated with a cardiovascular system, and a discriminator configured to receive the synthetic imaging samples from the generator and determine probabilities indicating likelihood of the synthetic imaging samples corresponding to real cardiovascular imaging sample. The discriminator is further configured to provide the probabilities determined by the discriminator to the generator and the discriminator to allow the parameters of the generator and the parameters of the discriminator to be adjusted iteratively until an equilibrium between the generator and the discriminator is established.

    GROWTH-ACCOMMODATING VALVE SYSTEM
    54.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20210137676A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-05-13

    申请号:US17088989

    申请日:2020-11-04

    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a valve system with an original deployed diameter that is suitable for a child and/or young adult and that can accommodate the patient's growth by a one-time balloon expansion to attain an expanded diameter in that patient. This novel valve addresses an unmet need for children with valve dysfunction and to stop valve-related progressive ventricular dysfunction, and ultimately avoid heart failure in children and young adults.

    DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR PERCUTANEOUS DELIVERY AND IMPLANTATION OF ATRIOVENTRICULAR HEART VALVES

    公开(公告)号:US20170360557A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-21

    申请号:US15627360

    申请日:2017-06-19

    Abstract: Described is a delivery system for percutaneous delivery and implantation of a heart valve. The delivery system includes a handle with a sheath extending therefrom. A splay shaft extends from the handle through the sheath. At least two arms extend from the handle through the splay shaft. The at least two arms are operable for holding a heart valve. A sheath controller is housed within the handle and is operable for selectively advancing or retracting the sheath to constrain or expose a heart valve as attached with the at least two arms. A splay shaft controller is housed within the handle for allowing the user to selectively advance or retract the splay shaft to constrain or expose the at least two arms. Finally, a valve release is attached with the handle to allow a user to selectively release a heart valve as attached with the at least two arms.

    METHOD FOR POST-PROCESSING FLOW-SENSITIVE PHASE CONTRAST MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGES
    58.
    发明申请
    METHOD FOR POST-PROCESSING FLOW-SENSITIVE PHASE CONTRAST MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGES 审中-公开
    用于后处理流敏相位对比磁共振图像的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160358328A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-08

    申请号:US15102853

    申请日:2014-12-10

    Abstract: A method for generating fluid flow images of a region of interest is disclosed. The method includes: scanning the region of interest to acquire a set of 4D-Flow magnetic resonance images, wherein the set comprises an anatomical magnitude image, a first velocity component image, a second velocity component image, and a third velocity component image; isolating the anatomical magnitude image, the first velocity component image, the second velocity component image, and the third velocity component image from the set of 4D-Flow magnetic resonance images; converting the first, second, and third velocity component images into a velocity vector field; modeling a location of an anatomical wall within the region of interest; calculating at least one flow dynamics parameter for the region of interest; and generating a visual representation of the anatomical wall and the at least one flow dynamics parameter.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于产生感兴趣区域的流体流动图像的方法。 该方法包括:扫描感兴趣区域以获取一组4D-Flow磁共振图像,其中该组包括解剖幅度图像,第一速度分量图像,第二速度分量图像和第三速度分量图像; 从4D-Flow磁共振图像的组中分离解剖幅度图像,第一速度分量图像,第二速度分量图像和第三速度分量图像; 将第一,第二和第三速度分量图像转换成速度矢量场; 在感兴趣区域内建模解剖墙的位置; 计算感兴趣区域的至少一个流动动力学参数; 以及产生所述解剖壁和所述至少一个流动动力学参数的视觉表示。

    TUBULAR SCAFFOLD FOR FABRICATION OF HEART VALVES
    59.
    发明申请
    TUBULAR SCAFFOLD FOR FABRICATION OF HEART VALVES 有权
    用于制造心脏瓣膜的管状食品

    公开(公告)号:US20140336755A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-13

    申请号:US14205820

    申请日:2014-03-12

    Abstract: A tubular braided mesh scaffold for fabrication of heart valves is described. The tubular braided scaffold can be formed of a shape memory metal, such as Nitinol, and pinched or pressed to form a leaflet shape. When heat treated, the braided mesh scaffold holds and retains its valve-like shape.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于制造心脏瓣膜的管状编织网格支架。 管状编织支架可以由诸如镍钛诺的形状记忆金属形成,并且被挤压或压制以形成小叶形状。 当经过热处理时,编织网格支架保持并保持其阀状。

    PERCUTANEOUS HEART VALVE DELIVERY SYSTEMS
    60.
    发明申请
    PERCUTANEOUS HEART VALVE DELIVERY SYSTEMS 审中-公开
    PERCUTANEOUS心脏瓣膜输送系统

    公开(公告)号:US20140277414A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-18

    申请号:US14221194

    申请日:2014-03-20

    Inventor: Arash Kheradvar

    Abstract: Embodiments described herein address the need for improved catheter devices for delivery, repositioning and/or percutaneous retrieval of the percutaneously implanted heart valves. One embodiment employs a plurality of spring-loaded arms releasably engaged with a stent frame for controlling expansion for valve deployment. Another embodiment employs a plurality of filaments passing through a distal end of a pusher sleeve and apertures in a self-expandable stent frame to control its state of deployment. With additional features, lateral positioning of the stent frame may also be controlled. Yet another embodiment includes plurality of outwardly biased arms held to complimentary stent frame features by overlying sheath segments. Still another embodiment integrates a visualization system in the subject delivery system. Variations on hardware and methods associated with the use of these embodiments are contemplated in addition to those shown and described.

    Abstract translation: 本文描述的实施例解决了对用于经皮植入的心脏瓣膜的输送,重新定位和/或经皮取出的改进的导管装置的需要。 一个实施例采用可释放地与支架框架接合的多个弹簧加载臂,用于控制阀部署的膨胀。 另一个实施例采用多个细丝穿过推进套筒的远端和自扩张支架框架中的孔,以控制其展开状态。 通过附加特征,还可以控制支架框架的横向定位。 又一个实施例包括多个向外偏置的臂,通过覆盖护套段保持到互补的支架框架特征。 另一个实施例将可视化系统集成在主体传送系统中。 除了显示和描述的之外,还考虑了与使用这些实施例相关联的硬件和方法的变化。

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