Patent ID: 9615925
Date: 2017-04-11
CPC Classifications: A61F

Claim:
1. A method of treating ischemic or dilated cardiomyopathy, comprising the steps of: providing an intraannular band dimensioned for attachment within an intraannular plane of a mitral valve annulus of a mitral valve, wherein the band comprises a body having a first end, a second end, and a convex shaped central portion, wherein the band does not comprise an annuloplasty ring; and attaching the band within the intraannular plane of the annulus such that the convex shaped central portion extends transversely across a coaptive edge formed by mitral valve leaflets of the mitral valve, and such that the convex shaped central portion is convex in the direction of the ventricular side of the intraannular plane to support the leaflets and elevate the position of the coaptive edge in the direction of the ventricle during mitral valve closure.