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A Novel Method and Apparatus to Access the Left Heart for Cardiac Interventions

Technology Benefits

No longer requires trans-apical surgery or crossing the aortic or mitral valves via arterial approach or trans-atrial septal approachMinimizes injury to ventricular septum or coronary arteries

Technology Application

Left ventricular access in the field of cardiac electrophysiology and cardiac surgery

Detailed Technology Description

Researchers at UCLA have developed a novel device that allows access of therapeutic and diagnostic devices into the left ventricle from the venous side. This device will create a platform for accessing left sided structures including the aortic and mitral valves.

Application No.

20150182255

Others

Background

Many cardiac and vascular interventions, such as transapical aortic valve replacement, mitral valve repair and replacement, and retrograde aortic root endograft procedures require safe and reliable direct percutaneous access and closure of access to the left ventricle. Direct left ventricular (LV) access involving trans-atrial or trans-septal surgery risks injury to critical structures, including the ventricular septum or coronary arteries, and requires immediate recognition of procedural complications, including pericardial tamponade or hemothorax.

Tech ID/UC Case

28731/2008-788-0

Related Cases

2008-788-0

Country/Region

USA

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