Abstract: A method and implantation tools for placing a transventricular splint including a tension member. The method includes gaining access to the patient's hearts and identifying entry or exit points for the tension member, marking those locations and delivering the tension member. Anchors for the tension member are also delivered. The length of the tensions member is measured and the walls of the heart drawn together. The pads are secured to the tension member and the tension member is trimmed to length. The pads are secured to the heart surface.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 25, 2001
Publication date:
September 27, 2001
Applicant:
Myocor, Inc.
Inventors:
Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Robert M. Vidlund, Peter T. Keith, Thomas M. Paulson, David A. Kusz
Abstract: The device and method for reducing heart wall stress. The device can be one which reduces wall stress throughout the cardiac cycle or only a portion of the cardiac cycle. The device can be configured to begin to engage, to reduce wall stress during diastolic filling, or begin to engage to reduce wall stress during systolic contraction. Furthermore, the device can be configured to include at least two elements, one of which engages full cycle and the other which engages only during a portion of the cardiac cycle.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 27, 2001
Publication date:
August 23, 2001
Applicant:
Myocor, Inc.
Inventors:
Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Robert M. Vidlund
Abstract: The device and method for reducing heart wall stress. The device can be one which reduces wall stress throughout the cardiac cycle or only a portion of the cardiac cycle. The device can be configured to begin to engage, to reduce wall stress during diastolic filling, or begin to engage to reduce wall stress during systolic contraction. Furthermore, the device can be configured to include at least two elements, one of which engages full cycle and the other which engages only during a portion of the cardiac cycle.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 9, 2000
Date of Patent:
July 24, 2001
Assignee:
Myocor, Inc.
Inventors:
Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Robert M. Vidlund
Abstract: A method and implantation tools for placing a transventricular splint including a tension member. The method includes gaining access to the patient's hearts and identifying entry or exit points for the tension member, marking those locations and delivering the tension member. Anchors for the tension member are also delivered. The length of the tensions member is measured and the walls of the heart drawn together. The pads are secured to the tension member and the tension member is trimmed to length. The pads are secured to the heart surface.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 29, 1998
Date of Patent:
July 17, 2001
Assignee:
Myocor, Inc.
Inventors:
Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Robert M. Vidlund, Peter T. Keith, Thomas M. Paulson, David A. Kusz
Abstract: An apparatus for treatment of a failing heart by reducing the wall tension therein. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a tension member for drawing at least two walls of a heart chamber toward each other. Methods for placing the apparatus on the heart are also provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 3, 2000
Date of Patent:
July 17, 2001
Assignee:
Myocor, Inc.
Inventors:
Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Todd J. Mortier, Robert M. Vidlund, Peter T. Keith, Thomas M. Paulson
Abstract: An external heart wall stress reduction apparatus is provided to create a heart wall shape change. The device is generally disposed to the exterior of a heart chamber to reshape the chamber into a lower stress configuration.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 21, 1998
Date of Patent:
February 6, 2001
Assignee:
Myocor, Inc.
Inventors:
Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Robert M. Vidlund, Peter T. Keith, Thomas M. Paulson, David A. Kusz
Abstract: An apparatus for treatment of a failing heart by reducing the wall tension therein. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a tension member for drawing at least two walls of a heart chamber toward each other. Methods for placing the apparatus on the heart are also provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 4, 2000
Date of Patent:
December 26, 2000
Assignee:
Myocor, Inc.
Inventors:
Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Todd J. Mortier
Abstract: An apparatus for treatment of a failing heart by reducing the wall tension therein. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a tension member for drawing at least two walls of a heart chamber toward each other. Methods for placing the apparatus on the heart are also provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 4, 1999
Date of Patent:
December 26, 2000
Assignee:
Myocor, Inc.
Inventors:
Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Todd J. Mortier
Abstract: An apparatus for treatment of a failing heart by reducing the wall tension therein. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a tension member for drawing at least two walls of a heart chamber toward each other.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 28, 2000
Date of Patent:
December 19, 2000
Assignee:
Myocor, Inc.
Inventors:
Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Todd J. Mortier
Abstract: The device and method for reducing heart wall stress. The device can be one which reduces wall stress throughout the cardiac cycle or only a portion of the cardiac cycle. The device can be configured to begin to engage, to reduce wall stress during diastolic filling, or begin to engage to reduce wall stress during systolic contraction. Furthermore, the device can be configured to include at least two elements, one of which engages full cycle and the other which engages only during a portion of the cardiac cycle.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 29, 1998
Date of Patent:
June 20, 2000
Assignee:
Myocor, Inc.
Inventors:
Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Robert M. Vidlund
Abstract: An apparatus for treatment of a failing heart by reducing the wall tension therein. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a tension member for drawing at least two walls of a heart chamber toward each other.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 4, 1999
Date of Patent:
May 9, 2000
Assignee:
Myocor, Inc.
Inventors:
Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Todd J. Mortier
Abstract: An apparatus for treatment of a failing heart by reducing the wall tension therein. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a tension member for drawing at least two walls of a heart chamber toward each other.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 2, 1997
Date of Patent:
April 18, 2000
Assignee:
Myocor, Inc.
Inventors:
Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Todd J. Mortier
Abstract: An apparatus for treatment of a failing heart by reducing the wall tension therein. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a tension member for drawing at least two walls of a heart chamber toward each other. Methods for placing the apparatus on the heart are also provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 29, 1998
Date of Patent:
April 4, 2000
Assignee:
Myocor, Inc.
Inventors:
Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Todd J. Mortier, Robert M. Vidlund, Peter T. Keith, Thomas M. Paulson
Abstract: An apparatus for treatment of a failing heart by reducing the wall tension therein. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a tension member for drawing at least two walls of a heart chamber toward each other. Methods for placing the apparatus on the heart are also provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 18, 1997
Date of Patent:
October 5, 1999
Assignee:
Myocor, Inc.
Inventors:
Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Todd J. Mortier