Patent ID: 9149357
Filing Date: 2015-10-06
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An implantable prosthetic valve assembly comprising: a radially expandable frame comprising, an inflow portion that is configured, in an expanded state, to bear against a native cardiac annulus in a manner so as to resist migration, a second portion extending from the inflow portion in an outflow direction, and configured, in an expanded state, not to bear against the native cardiac annulus and an ascending aorta, an outflow portion extending from the second portion in the outflow direction, and configured, in an expanded state, to bear against the ascending aorta above a coronary ostia, and a plurality of connection rods extending between the second portion and the outflow portion, wherein in an expanded state the plurality of connection rods are arranged uniformly on a periphery of the frame; and a prosthetic valve coupled to the frame substantially within the second portion.