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The present invention relates to implantable medical devices and methods that employ these medical devices to treat heart valves. In one embodiment, a medical device is provided comprising a body. The body may have a portion thereof including therapeutic agent and can be configured to support the de

The present invention relates to implantable medical devices and methods that employ these medical devices to treat heart valves. In one embodiment, a medical device is provided comprising a body. The body may have a portion thereof including therapeutic agent and can be configured to support the device proximate a heart valve. Methods in accordance with embodiments of the present invention may also include providing a medical device having a body with at least a portion thereof including a therapeutic agent. These methods may also include positioning the medical device in a location proximate to a downstream surface of the heart valve and securing the device. The therapeutic agent released may then be delivered to the heart valve.

대표청구항 ▼

What is claimed is: 1. A method of treating a heart valve, the method comprising:providing at least one medical device having a body with at least a portion thereof including a therapeutic agent, the body further comprising:a first section including a plurality of support legs, the plurality of supp

What is claimed is: 1. A method of treating a heart valve, the method comprising:providing at least one medical device having a body with at least a portion thereof including a therapeutic agent, the body further comprising:a first section including a plurality of support legs, the plurality of support legs being configured such that a space between adjacent legs extends around a connection between adjacent leaflets of the heart valve and a second section;positioning the least one medical device so that each support leg fits within a respective valve pocket and the second section extends continuously around an inner vessel wall of a lumen at a location downstream from a heart valve, and the first section extends upstream from the second section towards the heart valve; andsecuring the at least one medical device to the inner vessel wall of the lumen proximate to the heart valve such that the therapeutic agent releases from the body and is delivered to a target portion of the heart valve.