Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems and methods that include arranging an acute alteration of blood flow in, for example, heart failure patients.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods for altering blood flow in a vessel of a patient. The apparatuses, systems, and methods may include one or more anchor portions; a flow restriction portion having a section of reduced diameter relative to the one or more anchor portions; and a membrane component coupled to at least a portion of the flow restriction portion.

Abstract: An implantable medical device for altering blood flow in a vessel of a patient, the device including a stent element and a graft component attached to at least a portion of the stent element. The stent element and the graft component include a restricting portion configured to direct flow into one or more side branches off the vessel, and an anchor portion to arrange an inlet of the restricting portion approximately centrally within the vessel.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems and methods that include arranging an implantable flow restriction device within the aorta of a patient. The methods may also include physical dimensions of the implantable flow restriction device.