Patent ID: 7857846
Filing Date: 2010-12-28
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An intravascular support comprising: a support wire having a proximal end and a distal end; a proximal anchor that circumferentially engages a vessel wall in which the support is placed; and a distal anchor that circumferentially engages a vessel wall in which the support is placed; wherein the support wire extends between the proximal and distal anchors so that the support wire is urged against the vessel wall to compress tissue that is adjacent the vessel, wherein at least one of the anchors comprises a wire having first and second terminal ends, wherein the at least one of the anchors comprises a crimp element having first and second ends, and wherein the first and second terminal ends of the anchor wire are positioned within the crimp element, and wherein segments of the wires extending away from the terminal ends extend out of the first end of the crimp element, wherein the support wire includes locks that secure the position of the proximal and distal anchors in an extended position.