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12966689

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Preparing the heart for connection with a ventricular assist device (VAD) can include attaching an attachment ring to a ventricular apex of the heart. The attachment ring optionally includes a seal or a valve to allow the procedure to be performed with or without a heart-lung bypass. A valve can be temporarily attached to the attachment ring. Tissue is removed from the ventricular apex through the attachment ring to form a hole through which an inflow conduit of the VAD can be inserted. A slit can first be made in the ventricular apex to facilitate removal of the tissue. A clamp can be closed around the attachment ring to secure the inflow conduit.

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TC1 LLCONE ST JUDE MEDICAL DRIVE ST PAUL MN 55117

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Badia, James Redwood City, US 16 432
Costa, Ruth Eleanor Mountain View, US 6 256
Hoarau, Carine Lafayette, US 69 3597
Miller, Andrew Ross The Woodlands, US 10 74
Nguyen, John Duc San Ramon, US 20 481
Reichenbach, Steven H Pleasanton, US 33 1221

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