(57) ABSTRACT A prosthetic valve for implanting in a patient's native valve has a self-
expanding frame that comprises a first end, a second end opposite the first end, an anterior …

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A prosthesis can be configured to grasp intralumenal tissue when deployed within a body
cavity and prevent axial flow of fluid around an exterior of the prosthesis. The prosthesis can …

Systems and methods for replacing a heart valve. An expan sible helical anchor is formed as
multiple coils to support a valve prosthesis. At least one of the coils is expandable to a …

A coiled anchor for docking a mitral valve prosthesis at a native mitral valve of a heart has a
first end, a second end, and a central axis extending between the first and second ends, and …

(57) ABSTRACT A method for delivering a prosthetic valve to a patients heart having a
native valve with a plurality of valve leaflets includes providing a delivery device with a …

A vascular implant for replacing a native heart valve comprises a self expanding stent
supporting a valve body having leaflets. The stent preferably comprises an anchoring …

A prosthetic valve comprises a self-expanding frame which includes a self-expanding atrial
skirt that forms a flanged region, a self-expanding ventricular skirt, and a first self-expanding …

A vascular implant for replacing a native heart valve comprises a self expanding stent
supporting a valve body having leaflets. The stent preferably comprises an anchoring …