Patent ID: 10828475

Abstract:
Devices and methods are described that can be used to treat various maladies, such as pulmonary vein stenosis hypertension and/or atrial fibrillation. The device may be an implant device having at least one ring and a stabilizer element. In some embodiments, the device can include two or more rings separated by one or more stabilizer element. The ring(s) and at least one stabilizer element provide mechanical pressure against adjacent tissue, e.g., the tissue of a vessel, and the pressure works to inhibit the propagation of the ring to lose position against the wall of said vessel. Methods of implanting the device and methods of treating patients therewith are also provided. Additionally, a delivery apparatus and method may also be provided to deliver such an implant device to a target location within a body, e.g., a vein are artery of a human body.