CA2583591A1 - Methods and devices for repair or replacement of heart valves or adjacent tissue without the need for full cardiopulmonary support - Google Patents
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Abstract
Methods and systems for endovascular, endocardiac, or endoluminal approaches to a patient's heart to perform surgical procedures that may be performed or used without requiring extracorporeal cardiopulmonary bypass. Furthermore, these procedures can be performed through a relatively small number of small incisions. These procedures may illustratively include heart valve implantation, heart valve repair, resection of a diseased heart valve, replacement of a heart valve, repair of a ventricular aneurysm, repair of an arrhythmia, repair of an aortic dissection, etc. Such minimally invasive procedures are preferably performed transapically (i.e., through the heart muscle at its left or right ventricular apex).
Description
Methods and Devices for Repair or Replacement of Heart Valves or Adjacent Tissue Without the Need for Full Cardiopulmonary Support [0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S.
provisional patent application No. 60/615,009, filed October 2, 2004, which is hereby.incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
Field of the Invention
provisional patent application No. 60/615,009, filed October 2, 2004, which is hereby.incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
Field of the Invention
[0002] This invention relates generally to devices and methods for performing cardiovascular procedures wherein a heart valve or segment of the aorta is being repaired or replaced without the use of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary support (commonly referred to as "off-pump" procedures). For example, the invention relates to devices and methods for accessing, .resecting, repairing, and/or replacing one of the heart valves, in particular the aortic valve. This invention also relates to methods and systems for performing minimally-invasive cardiac procedures such as the endovascular, endocardiac or endoluminal placement, implantation or removal and consecutive replacement of heart valves. These techniques may be generally referred to as direct access percutaneous valve' replacement ("DAPVR").
Background of the Invention,
Background of the Invention,
[0003] Of particular interest to the present invention is the treatment of heart valve disease.
There are two major categories of heart valve disease:
(i) stenosis, which is an obstruction to forward blood.
flow caused'by a heart valve, and (ii) regurgitation, which is the retrograde leakage of blood through a heart valve. Stenosis often results from calcification of a heart valve that makes the valve stiffer and less able to open fully. Therefore, blood must be pumped through a smaller opeining. Regurgitation can be caused by.the insufficiency of any of the valve.leaflets such that the valve does not fully close.
There are two major categories of heart valve disease:
(i) stenosis, which is an obstruction to forward blood.
flow caused'by a heart valve, and (ii) regurgitation, which is the retrograde leakage of blood through a heart valve. Stenosis often results from calcification of a heart valve that makes the valve stiffer and less able to open fully. Therefore, blood must be pumped through a smaller opeining. Regurgitation can be caused by.the insufficiency of any of the valve.leaflets such that the valve does not fully close.
[0004] In the past, repairing or replacing a.
malfunctioning heart valve within a patient has been achieved with a major open-heart surgical procedure, requiring general anesthesia and full cardiopulmonary by-pass. -This requires complete cessation of cardiopulmonary activity. While the use of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary by-pass for.cardiac support is a well accepted procedure, such use has often involved invasive surgical procedures (e..g., median sternotomies, or less commonly, thoracotomies).
These.operations usually require one to two.weeks of hospitalization and several months of rehabilitation time for the patient. The.average mortality rate with this type of procedure is about five to six'percent, and the complication rate is substantially higher.
malfunctioning heart valve within a patient has been achieved with a major open-heart surgical procedure, requiring general anesthesia and full cardiopulmonary by-pass. -This requires complete cessation of cardiopulmonary activity. While the use of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary by-pass for.cardiac support is a well accepted procedure, such use has often involved invasive surgical procedures (e..g., median sternotomies, or less commonly, thoracotomies).
These.operations usually require one to two.weeks of hospitalization and several months of rehabilitation time for the patient. The.average mortality rate with this type of procedure is about five to six'percent, and the complication rate is substantially higher.
[0005] Endovascular surgical techniques for heart surgery have been under recent development. In contrast to open-heart surgical procedures, endovascular procedures may have a reduced mortality rate, may require only local anesthesia, and may, necessitate only a few days of hospitalization.
However, the range of procedures that has been developed for an endovascular approach to date has been limited to repair of the coronary arteries, such as angioplasty and atherectomy.
However, the range of procedures that has been developed for an endovascular approach to date has been limited to repair of the coronary arteries, such as angioplasty and atherectomy.
[0006] Some progress has been made in the development of endovascular heart valve procedures.
For example, for patients with severe stenotic valve disease who are too compromised to tolerate open-heart surgery to replace the heart valve as described above,-surgeons have attempted endovascular balloon aortic or mitral valvuloplasty. These procedures involve endovascularly advancing a balloon dilatation catheter into the patient's vasculature until the balloon of the catheter is positioned between the valve leaflets:
Then the balloon is inflated to either: (i) split the commissures in a diseased valve with commissural fusion, or (ii) crack calcific plaques in a calcified stenotic valve. However, this method may only provide partial and temporary relief for a patient with a stenotic valve. Instances of restenosis and mortality following balloon aortic valvuloplasty have led to virtual abandonment of this procedure as a treatment -for a diseased aortic valve.
For example, for patients with severe stenotic valve disease who are too compromised to tolerate open-heart surgery to replace the heart valve as described above,-surgeons have attempted endovascular balloon aortic or mitral valvuloplasty. These procedures involve endovascularly advancing a balloon dilatation catheter into the patient's vasculature until the balloon of the catheter is positioned between the valve leaflets:
Then the balloon is inflated to either: (i) split the commissures in a diseased valve with commissural fusion, or (ii) crack calcific plaques in a calcified stenotic valve. However, this method may only provide partial and temporary relief for a patient with a stenotic valve. Instances of restenosis and mortality following balloon aortic valvuloplasty have led to virtual abandonment of this procedure as a treatment -for a diseased aortic valve.
[0007] Endovascular procedures for valve implantation inside a native and diseased valve have been explored. A catheter-mounted valve is incorporated into a collapsible cylindrical structure, such as a stent (commonly referred to as a"valved stent"). In these procedures, an elongated catheter is used to insert a mechanical valve into the.lumeri of the aorta via entry through a distal artery (e.g., the ,femoral or brachial artery). Such procedures have been attempted on selective, terminally ill patients as a' means of temporarily relieving the symptoms of.a diseased valve.
[0008] The percutaneous placement of an artificial valve-inay have certain limitations and'ancillary effects. For example, at present, such procedures are only of benefit to a small number of patients and are not meant to become an alternative to surgical heart valve procedures requiring the use of extracorporeal bypass. Another issue is that performing the entire procedure via small diameter vessels (e.g., the femoral, iliac or brachial arteries) restricts the use of larger tools and devices for'the resection or repair of the diseased heart valve. Furthermore; this endovascular procedure,may increase the risk of-various.
vascular complications such as bleeding, dissection, rupture of the blood vessel, and ischemia to the extremity supplied by the vessel used to perform the operation.
j0009] Moreover, in some cases, one or more of a patient's femoral arteries, femoral veins,. or other vessels for arterial and venous access may not'be available for introduction of delivery devices or valve-removal tools due to inadequate vessel diameter, vessel stenosis, vascular injury, or other conditions. In such cases, there may not be sufficient arterial and i venous access to permit the contemporaneous use of the necessary interventional devices (e.g., an angioplasty catheter, atherectomy catheter; or other device) for a single surgical procedure. Therefore, unless alternate arterial or veri.ous access for one or more of these catheters can be found, the procedure cannot be performed using endovascular techniques.
[0010] Anot'her possible disadvantage of the small.
vessel procedure is that the new valve must be..
collapsed to a very small diameter.that could result in structural damage to the new valve.. Additionally, such remote access sites like the femoral artery may make precise manipulation of the surgical tools more difficult (e.g., exchange of guide wires and catheters and deployment of the new valve). Furthermore, placing wires, catheters, procedural tools, or delivery devices thraugh one or more heart structures (e.g., the mitral valve) to reach the target site can result in damage to those structures (e.g., acute malfunctioning or insufficiency of the valve being mechanically hindered by the surgical equipment or valve deterioration resulting from mechanical friction'inflicting micro-lesions on the valve).
[0011] Also to be considered in connection with such procedures is the potential of obstructing-the coronary ostia. The known percutaneous procedures for implanting heart valves do not have a safety mechanism to ensure proper orientation of the new valve.
Therefore, there is a possibility that the deployed valve will'obstruct the coronary ostia, which can result in myocardial ischemia, myocardial infarction, and eventually the patient's death.
[0012] These procedures leave the old valve in place, and the new valve is implanted within the diseased valve after the diseased valve has been compressed by a balloon or other mechanical device.
Therefore, there may be a possibility of. embolic stoke or embolic ischemia.from valve or vascular.wall debris that is liberated into the blood flow as the diseased valve is dilated and compressed. .Furthermore, a rim of diseased tissue (e.g., the compressed nativ"e.valve) decreases the diameter and cross-sec"tional surface of. -the implanted valve, potentially-under-treating the patient and leading to only.partial relief of his symptoms.
[0013] It would therefore be desirable to,develop systems and methods for satisfactorily performing various cardiovascular procedures, particularly procedures for heart valve placement or remQval and replacement, which do not require the use of an extracorporeal bypass or invasive surgical procedure, such as a sternotomy. It would be further desirable to perform such procedures through very small incisions in.
the patient (e:g.; via several small thoracotomies).
The devices and methods will preferably facilitate the access, resection, repair, implantation, -and/or replacement of the diseased cardiac structure (.e.g., one or more diseased heart valves). The devices.and methods should preferably minimize the number of arterial and venous penetrations required during the closed-chest procedures, and desirably, should require no more than one c-ardiac and one femoral.arterial penetration. The present invention satisfies these and-other needs. . [0014] The descriptive terms antegrade and retrograde mean in the direction of blood flow and opposite the direction of blood flow, respectively, when used herein in relation to the patient's vasculature. In the arterial system, antegrade refers to the downstream direction (i.e., the same direction as the physiological blood flow), while retrograde refers to the upstream.direction (i.e., opposite the direction of the physiological blood flew). The terms..
proximal.and distal, when used herein in relation to.L.
instruments used in the procedure, refer to directions closer to and farther away from the heart, respectively. The term replacement normally signifies removal of the dis.eased valve and implantation of a'new valve. However, a new valve.may also be implanted directly over top of a diseased valve. An implantation procedure would be the same as a replacement procedure without the removal of the diseased valve.
Summary of the Invention [0015] The present invention is directed to a method.
and system for an endovascular, endocardiac, or endoluminal approach to a patient's heart to perform an operation that cioes not require an.extracorporeal cardiopulmonary bypass circuit and that.can be performed through a limited number of small incisions, thus eliminating the need for a sternotomy.. The invention contemplates, at least in its preferred embodiments, the possibility of effective aortic valve .implantation, aortic valve repair, resection of the aortic valve and replacement of the aortic valve, all without necessitating extracorporeal cardiopulmonary by-pass, a median sternotomy or other grossly thoracic incisions.
[0016] The present invention contemplates replacing any of the four valves of the heart via an antegrade approach through the wall of the appropriate chamber.
Preferably, valves are implanted transapically (i.e., through the heart muscle at its left or right ventricular apex). However, in this case, replacement of the mitral and tricuspid valves may be performed via a retrograde approach, because accessing these valves via the left or right ventricles requires approaching these valves against the flow of blood through the valve.
[0017] In accordance with the present invention, a surgeon may perform a minimally invasive operation on a patient that includes accessing the patient's=heart and installing an access device in a wall of the heart that has means for preventing bleeding through the access device. A new heart valve may be implanted via the access-device. In addition to implanting.a heart valve during such a procedure, the surgeon can also resect a diseased native heart valve. The surgeon may also repair an aortic dissection using such a procedure.
The surgeon may also'choose to repair a damaged heart valve using similar-techniques. The'access device described may be preferably installed in the ventricular apex of-the heart.
[0018] Surgical methods in accordance with the present invention may also include resecting a diseased heart valve percutaneously, while installing the new heart valve transapically. Alternativ-ely,.a surgeon may resect a diseased valve transapically and implant.a new valve percutaneously. Additionally, both removal and implantation could be performed transapically. The new heart valve is preferably implanted by radially expanding the heart valve.. In some embodiments, the radial expansion occurs in multiple stages that may be effectuated by a inulti-stage balloon. The implantati"on device may in.clude a mechanism to pull the l-eaflets-of
vascular complications such as bleeding, dissection, rupture of the blood vessel, and ischemia to the extremity supplied by the vessel used to perform the operation.
j0009] Moreover, in some cases, one or more of a patient's femoral arteries, femoral veins,. or other vessels for arterial and venous access may not'be available for introduction of delivery devices or valve-removal tools due to inadequate vessel diameter, vessel stenosis, vascular injury, or other conditions. In such cases, there may not be sufficient arterial and i venous access to permit the contemporaneous use of the necessary interventional devices (e.g., an angioplasty catheter, atherectomy catheter; or other device) for a single surgical procedure. Therefore, unless alternate arterial or veri.ous access for one or more of these catheters can be found, the procedure cannot be performed using endovascular techniques.
[0010] Anot'her possible disadvantage of the small.
vessel procedure is that the new valve must be..
collapsed to a very small diameter.that could result in structural damage to the new valve.. Additionally, such remote access sites like the femoral artery may make precise manipulation of the surgical tools more difficult (e.g., exchange of guide wires and catheters and deployment of the new valve). Furthermore, placing wires, catheters, procedural tools, or delivery devices thraugh one or more heart structures (e.g., the mitral valve) to reach the target site can result in damage to those structures (e.g., acute malfunctioning or insufficiency of the valve being mechanically hindered by the surgical equipment or valve deterioration resulting from mechanical friction'inflicting micro-lesions on the valve).
[0011] Also to be considered in connection with such procedures is the potential of obstructing-the coronary ostia. The known percutaneous procedures for implanting heart valves do not have a safety mechanism to ensure proper orientation of the new valve.
Therefore, there is a possibility that the deployed valve will'obstruct the coronary ostia, which can result in myocardial ischemia, myocardial infarction, and eventually the patient's death.
[0012] These procedures leave the old valve in place, and the new valve is implanted within the diseased valve after the diseased valve has been compressed by a balloon or other mechanical device.
Therefore, there may be a possibility of. embolic stoke or embolic ischemia.from valve or vascular.wall debris that is liberated into the blood flow as the diseased valve is dilated and compressed. .Furthermore, a rim of diseased tissue (e.g., the compressed nativ"e.valve) decreases the diameter and cross-sec"tional surface of. -the implanted valve, potentially-under-treating the patient and leading to only.partial relief of his symptoms.
[0013] It would therefore be desirable to,develop systems and methods for satisfactorily performing various cardiovascular procedures, particularly procedures for heart valve placement or remQval and replacement, which do not require the use of an extracorporeal bypass or invasive surgical procedure, such as a sternotomy. It would be further desirable to perform such procedures through very small incisions in.
the patient (e:g.; via several small thoracotomies).
The devices and methods will preferably facilitate the access, resection, repair, implantation, -and/or replacement of the diseased cardiac structure (.e.g., one or more diseased heart valves). The devices.and methods should preferably minimize the number of arterial and venous penetrations required during the closed-chest procedures, and desirably, should require no more than one c-ardiac and one femoral.arterial penetration. The present invention satisfies these and-other needs. . [0014] The descriptive terms antegrade and retrograde mean in the direction of blood flow and opposite the direction of blood flow, respectively, when used herein in relation to the patient's vasculature. In the arterial system, antegrade refers to the downstream direction (i.e., the same direction as the physiological blood flow), while retrograde refers to the upstream.direction (i.e., opposite the direction of the physiological blood flew). The terms..
proximal.and distal, when used herein in relation to.L.
instruments used in the procedure, refer to directions closer to and farther away from the heart, respectively. The term replacement normally signifies removal of the dis.eased valve and implantation of a'new valve. However, a new valve.may also be implanted directly over top of a diseased valve. An implantation procedure would be the same as a replacement procedure without the removal of the diseased valve.
Summary of the Invention [0015] The present invention is directed to a method.
and system for an endovascular, endocardiac, or endoluminal approach to a patient's heart to perform an operation that cioes not require an.extracorporeal cardiopulmonary bypass circuit and that.can be performed through a limited number of small incisions, thus eliminating the need for a sternotomy.. The invention contemplates, at least in its preferred embodiments, the possibility of effective aortic valve .implantation, aortic valve repair, resection of the aortic valve and replacement of the aortic valve, all without necessitating extracorporeal cardiopulmonary by-pass, a median sternotomy or other grossly thoracic incisions.
[0016] The present invention contemplates replacing any of the four valves of the heart via an antegrade approach through the wall of the appropriate chamber.
Preferably, valves are implanted transapically (i.e., through the heart muscle at its left or right ventricular apex). However, in this case, replacement of the mitral and tricuspid valves may be performed via a retrograde approach, because accessing these valves via the left or right ventricles requires approaching these valves against the flow of blood through the valve.
[0017] In accordance with the present invention, a surgeon may perform a minimally invasive operation on a patient that includes accessing the patient's=heart and installing an access device in a wall of the heart that has means for preventing bleeding through the access device. A new heart valve may be implanted via the access-device. In addition to implanting.a heart valve during such a procedure, the surgeon can also resect a diseased native heart valve. The surgeon may also repair an aortic dissection using such a procedure.
The surgeon may also'choose to repair a damaged heart valve using similar-techniques. The'access device described may be preferably installed in the ventricular apex of-the heart.
[0018] Surgical methods in accordance with the present invention may also include resecting a diseased heart valve percutaneously, while installing the new heart valve transapically. Alternativ-ely,.a surgeon may resect a diseased valve transapically and implant.a new valve percutaneously. Additionally, both removal and implantation could be performed transapically. The new heart valve is preferably implanted by radially expanding the heart valve.. In some embodiments, the radial expansion occurs in multiple stages that may be effectuated by a inulti-stage balloon. The implantati"on device may in.clude a mechanism to pull the l-eaflets-of
- 9 -a native valve downward while the new valve is installed within the.native valve.
[0019] A device for resecting a diseased heart valve in accordance vaith the present invention may include a first set of annularly enlargeable componentry.having a first longitudinal axis and a proximal cutting edge and a second set of annularly enlargeable componentry having a second longitudinal axis and a distal cutting edge. The device resects the diseased heart valve wheri the first set of componentry is enlarged on a distal side of the diseased heart valve and'the second set of.
componentry is enlarged on a proximal side of the diseased heart valve and the sets of component-ry are drawn axially together.along the longitudinal axes.
The first and second sets of annularly enlargeable.
componentry may be coaxial.
[0020] In accordance with the present invention, blood flow through the surgical devices placed-in the:
patient (e.g., inside the patient's aorta) may be supplemented with artificial devices such as ventricular assist devices. The surgical site may be visualized with direct optical technology. For example, transparent oxygen-carrying fluid may.be injected into a portion of the circulatory system-of a patient, and an optical device may be inserted into the .transparent fluid to transmit images of the surgi-cal--site. Using such techniques,' all blood of a patient's circulatory system may be temporarily exchanged with the transparent oxygen-carrying fluid.
[0021] Instrumentation for accessing a chamber of a patient's heart may include a catheter having a proximal sealing device for sealing the catheter against a proximal surface of the myocardium. The
[0019] A device for resecting a diseased heart valve in accordance vaith the present invention may include a first set of annularly enlargeable componentry.having a first longitudinal axis and a proximal cutting edge and a second set of annularly enlargeable componentry having a second longitudinal axis and a distal cutting edge. The device resects the diseased heart valve wheri the first set of componentry is enlarged on a distal side of the diseased heart valve and'the second set of.
componentry is enlarged on a proximal side of the diseased heart valve and the sets of component-ry are drawn axially together.along the longitudinal axes.
The first and second sets of annularly enlargeable.
componentry may be coaxial.
[0020] In accordance with the present invention, blood flow through the surgical devices placed-in the:
patient (e.g., inside the patient's aorta) may be supplemented with artificial devices such as ventricular assist devices. The surgical site may be visualized with direct optical technology. For example, transparent oxygen-carrying fluid may.be injected into a portion of the circulatory system-of a patient, and an optical device may be inserted into the .transparent fluid to transmit images of the surgi-cal--site. Using such techniques,' all blood of a patient's circulatory system may be temporarily exchanged with the transparent oxygen-carrying fluid.
[0021] Instrumentation for accessing a chamber of a patient's heart may include a catheter having a proximal sealing device for sealing the catheter against a proximal surface of the myocardium. The
- 10 -instrumentation may also include means for.preventing bleeding through the catheter. In some embodiments, .the-instrumentation includes a distal sealing device' for sealing the catheter against.the distal surface of the myocardium.
[0022] In accordance with the.present invention, an implantable heart valve may include a tissue support structure and'tissue valve leaflets.that are grown inside the tissue support structure by genetic engineering. The genetically engineered leaflets may grow inside a stainless steel stent, a nitinol stent, or any other suitable tissue support structure. Low-profile heart valves may also be used that include at least three leaflets. One side of each leaflet overlaps a neighboring leaflet such that the leaflets.
open sequentially and close sequentially.. Replacement heart valves may also be used that correct overly.-dilated heart valve annuluses. Such a heart valve may include an inner circumference defined by the leaflets of the heart valve.and an,outer circumference defined by the outer limits of a fluid-tight diaphragm. The diaphragm fills the space between the inner circumference and the outer circumference.
.[0023] Surgeons may be aided by a device for inserting more than one guidewire into a patient. Such a device includes an annular wire placement device and one or more guidewires removably.attached to the annular wire placement device. The annular wire placement device is configured to track an already placedguidewire.
[0024] In accordance with the present invention,-calcification of a heart valve may be broken'down by inserting a catheter-based ultrasound device into a
[0022] In accordance with the.present invention, an implantable heart valve may include a tissue support structure and'tissue valve leaflets.that are grown inside the tissue support structure by genetic engineering. The genetically engineered leaflets may grow inside a stainless steel stent, a nitinol stent, or any other suitable tissue support structure. Low-profile heart valves may also be used that include at least three leaflets. One side of each leaflet overlaps a neighboring leaflet such that the leaflets.
open sequentially and close sequentially.. Replacement heart valves may also be used that correct overly.-dilated heart valve annuluses. Such a heart valve may include an inner circumference defined by the leaflets of the heart valve.and an,outer circumference defined by the outer limits of a fluid-tight diaphragm. The diaphragm fills the space between the inner circumference and the outer circumference.
.[0023] Surgeons may be aided by a device for inserting more than one guidewire into a patient. Such a device includes an annular wire placement device and one or more guidewires removably.attached to the annular wire placement device. The annular wire placement device is configured to track an already placedguidewire.
[0024] In accordance with the present invention,-calcification of a heart valve may be broken'down by inserting a catheter-based ultrasound device into a
- 11. -.calcified heart valve and concentrating ultrasound radiation on the calcification of the calcified heart valve to break down the calcification. Such a procedure may be enhanced by inserting a reflector into the calcified heart valve to magnify the ultrasound radiation.
[0025] A mitral valve repair device in accordance.
with the present invention may include a first head defining an operating plane and a second head operably attached to the fi.rst head. The second head is configia.red to displace a leaflet with respect to the operating plane. The first head may be U-shaped and include an attachment mechanism for attaching at least two portions of a mitral valve leaflet. The repair device includes a handle for operating the second head with respect to the first head.
[0026] In accordance with the present invention, aortic dissections,may be repaired by accessing,a patient's heart and placing an access device,in a wall of the heart that prevents bleeding through the access device: A dissection repair device is inserted through the access device to repair the aortic dissection. The device may include annularly enlargeable componen-try configured to be inserted into the patient's aorta and means for closing a void created by the aortic dissection. The void can be closed by injecting a biologically compatible glue (e.g., fibrin, thrombin, or any other suitable chemical or biological substance) through needles into the void. It may also be closed using mechanical sutures or surgical staples, for example.
[0025] A mitral valve repair device in accordance.
with the present invention may include a first head defining an operating plane and a second head operably attached to the fi.rst head. The second head is configia.red to displace a leaflet with respect to the operating plane. The first head may be U-shaped and include an attachment mechanism for attaching at least two portions of a mitral valve leaflet. The repair device includes a handle for operating the second head with respect to the first head.
[0026] In accordance with the present invention, aortic dissections,may be repaired by accessing,a patient's heart and placing an access device,in a wall of the heart that prevents bleeding through the access device: A dissection repair device is inserted through the access device to repair the aortic dissection. The device may include annularly enlargeable componen-try configured to be inserted into the patient's aorta and means for closing a void created by the aortic dissection. The void can be closed by injecting a biologically compatible glue (e.g., fibrin, thrombin, or any other suitable chemical or biological substance) through needles into the void. It may also be closed using mechanical sutures or surgical staples, for example.
- 12 -Brief Description of the Drawings [0027] Further features of the invention, its .nature, and various advantages will be more apparent from the following detailed description and the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference. characters represent like elements throughout, and in which:
[0028] FIG. 1.is a view of a surgical site in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
[0029] FIG. 2 is a detailed cut-away view of a portion of the surgical site illustrated in FIG. 1.
[0030] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of apparatus in accordance with the principles of the present invention:' [0031] FIG. 4 is a view similar to FIG. 3 showing a later stage in the illustrative procedure depicted in part by FIG. 3, together with related'apparatus, all in accordance with this invention.
[0032] FIG. 5 shows ari even later stage in the illustrative procedure depicted in part by FIGS. 3 and 4, together with related apparatus, all in' accordance with this invention.
[0033] FIG. 6 shows an even later stage in the illustrative procedure depicted in part'by"-FI-GS. 3-5, together with related apparatus,. all in accordance with this invdntion.
[0034] FIG. 7 shows an even later stage in the illustrative procedure depicted in part by FIGS. '3-6, together with related apparatus, all in accordance with this invention.
[0035] TIG. 8 shows an even later stag.e in the illustrative procedure depicted'in part by FI-GS. 3-7,
[0028] FIG. 1.is a view of a surgical site in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
[0029] FIG. 2 is a detailed cut-away view of a portion of the surgical site illustrated in FIG. 1.
[0030] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of apparatus in accordance with the principles of the present invention:' [0031] FIG. 4 is a view similar to FIG. 3 showing a later stage in the illustrative procedure depicted in part by FIG. 3, together with related'apparatus, all in accordance with this invention.
[0032] FIG. 5 shows ari even later stage in the illustrative procedure depicted in part by FIGS. 3 and 4, together with related apparatus, all in' accordance with this invention.
[0033] FIG. 6 shows an even later stage in the illustrative procedure depicted in part'by"-FI-GS. 3-5, together with related apparatus,. all in accordance with this invdntion.
[0034] FIG. 7 shows an even later stage in the illustrative procedure depicted in part by FIGS. '3-6, together with related apparatus, all in accordance with this invention.
[0035] TIG. 8 shows an even later stag.e in the illustrative procedure depicted'in part by FI-GS. 3-7,
- 13 -together with related apparatus, all in accordance with this invention.
[0036] FIG. 9 shows alternative related.apparatus to that shown in FIG. 8 and shows an even later stage in the illustrative procedure depicted in part.by FIGS. 3-7, together with related apparatus, all Zn.
accordance with this invention.
[0037] FIG. 10.shows alternative related apparatus to that shown in FIGS. 8 and.9 and shows an even later stage in the illustrative procedure depicted in part by FIGS. 3-7, together with related apparatus, all in accordance with this invention.
[0038] FIG. 11 shows an even later stage in the illustrative procedure depicted 'in part by FIGS. 3-10, together with related apparatus, all in accordance with this invention.
[0039] FIG. 12 shows an even later stage in the illustrative procedure depict.ed in.part by FIGS.- 3-11, together with related apparatus, all in accordance with this invention.
[0040] FIG. 13 shows an even later stage in the illustrative procedure depicted in part by FIGS. 3-12, together with.related apparatus, all in accordanc,e with this invention.
[0041] FIG. 14 shows an even later stage in the.
illustrative procedure depicted in part by FIQS. 3-13, together with related apparatus, all in accordance with this invention. . .
[0042] FIG. 15 shows an even later stage in the-illustrative procedure depicted in part by FIGS. 3-14_, together with related apparatus, all in accordance with this invention.
[0036] FIG. 9 shows alternative related.apparatus to that shown in FIG. 8 and shows an even later stage in the illustrative procedure depicted in part.by FIGS. 3-7, together with related apparatus, all Zn.
accordance with this invention.
[0037] FIG. 10.shows alternative related apparatus to that shown in FIGS. 8 and.9 and shows an even later stage in the illustrative procedure depicted in part by FIGS. 3-7, together with related apparatus, all in accordance with this invention.
[0038] FIG. 11 shows an even later stage in the illustrative procedure depicted 'in part by FIGS. 3-10, together with related apparatus, all in accordance with this invention.
[0039] FIG. 12 shows an even later stage in the illustrative procedure depict.ed in.part by FIGS.- 3-11, together with related apparatus, all in accordance with this invention.
[0040] FIG. 13 shows an even later stage in the illustrative procedure depicted in part by FIGS. 3-12, together with.related apparatus, all in accordanc,e with this invention.
[0041] FIG. 14 shows an even later stage in the.
illustrative procedure depicted in part by FIQS. 3-13, together with related apparatus, all in accordance with this invention. . .
[0042] FIG. 15 shows an even later stage in the-illustrative procedure depicted in part by FIGS. 3-14_, together with related apparatus, all in accordance with this invention.
- 14 -[0043] FIG.. 16 shows an even later stage in the illustrative procedure depicted in part by FIGS.. 3-15, together with related apparatus, all in accordance with this invention.
[0044] FIG. 17 shows an even later stage in-.the illustrative procedure depicted in part by FIGS. 3=16, together with related apparatus, all in accordance with this,inventiori.
10045]. FIG. 18 shows an even later stage in the illustrative procedure depicted in part by.FIGS. 3-17, together with related apparatus, all in. accordance with this invention.
[0046] FIG. 19 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of apparatus in accordance with the principles of the present invention.' [0047] FIG. 19A is a perspective view of-at illustrative embodiment of apparatus in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
[0048] FIG. 20 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of apparatus in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
[0049] FIG. 21 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of apparatus in accoj~dance with the principles of the present invention.
[0050] FIG. 22 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of apparatus in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
[0051] FIG. 23 is a.perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of apparatus in'accordance'with the principles of the present invention.
[0052] FIG. 24 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of apparatus in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
[0044] FIG. 17 shows an even later stage in-.the illustrative procedure depicted in part by FIGS. 3=16, together with related apparatus, all in accordance with this,inventiori.
10045]. FIG. 18 shows an even later stage in the illustrative procedure depicted in part by.FIGS. 3-17, together with related apparatus, all in. accordance with this invention.
[0046] FIG. 19 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of apparatus in accordance with the principles of the present invention.' [0047] FIG. 19A is a perspective view of-at illustrative embodiment of apparatus in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
[0048] FIG. 20 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of apparatus in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
[0049] FIG. 21 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of apparatus in accoj~dance with the principles of the present invention.
[0050] FIG. 22 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of apparatus in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
[0051] FIG. 23 is a.perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of apparatus in'accordance'with the principles of the present invention.
[0052] FIG. 24 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of apparatus in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
- 15 -[0053] FIG. 25 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of apparatus in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
[0054] FIG.'.26 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of apparatus in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
[0055] FIG. 27 is a perspective view of.an illustrative embodiment of.apparatus in accordance with the principles of the present, invention.
[0056] FIG. 28 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of apparatus 'in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
[0057] FIG. 29 is a view showing an illustrative procedure incorporating the apparatus of FIG. 28 in accordance with this invention.
[0058] FIG. 30 is a view similar to FIG. 29 showing a later stage in the illustrative procedure depicted in part by FIG. 29, together with related apparatus, all.
in accordance with this invention.
[0059] FIG. 31 shows an early stage in an illustrative procedure, together with related .
apparatus, all in accordance with this invent'ion..
[0060] FIG. 32 is a view similar to FIG. 31 showing a later stage in the illustrative procedure depicted in part by FIG. 31, together with related apparatus, all in accordance with this invention. .
[0061] FIG. 33 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of apparatus in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
[0062] FIG. 34 shows an early.stage in an illustrative procedure, together with related apparatus, all in accordance with this invention.
[0054] FIG.'.26 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of apparatus in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
[0055] FIG. 27 is a perspective view of.an illustrative embodiment of.apparatus in accordance with the principles of the present, invention.
[0056] FIG. 28 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of apparatus 'in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
[0057] FIG. 29 is a view showing an illustrative procedure incorporating the apparatus of FIG. 28 in accordance with this invention.
[0058] FIG. 30 is a view similar to FIG. 29 showing a later stage in the illustrative procedure depicted in part by FIG. 29, together with related apparatus, all.
in accordance with this invention.
[0059] FIG. 31 shows an early stage in an illustrative procedure, together with related .
apparatus, all in accordance with this invent'ion..
[0060] FIG. 32 is a view similar to FIG. 31 showing a later stage in the illustrative procedure depicted in part by FIG. 31, together with related apparatus, all in accordance with this invention. .
[0061] FIG. 33 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of apparatus in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
[0062] FIG. 34 shows an early.stage in an illustrative procedure, together with related apparatus, all in accordance with this invention.
- 16 -[0063] FIG. 35 shows an'early stage in an illustrative procedure, together with related .apparatus, all in accordance with this inventiori.
[0064] FIG. 36 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of apparatus in accordance with the principles of the present invention:
[0065] FIG. 37 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of apparatus iri accordance with the principles of the present invention..
[0066] FIG. 38 is a perspective view of:an illustrative embodiment of apparatus in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
[0067] FIG. 39 is a:perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of apparatus...in accordance with.
the principles of the present invention.
[0068] FIG. 40 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of apparatus.in accordance with the principles of the present invention.-[0069] FIG. 41 is-a view similar to FIG. 40 showing an earlier stage in an illustrative procedure depicted in part by FIG. 40, together with related apparatus, all in accordance with this invention.
Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments [0070] Because the present invention has.a number of different applications, each of which may warrant some modifications of such.parameters as instrument size and shape, it is believed best to describe certain aspects of the invention with reference to relatively generic schematic drawings. To keep the discussion from becoming too abstract, however, and as an aid to better comprehension and appreciation of the invention, references will frequently be made to speciftc uses of
[0064] FIG. 36 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of apparatus in accordance with the principles of the present invention:
[0065] FIG. 37 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of apparatus iri accordance with the principles of the present invention..
[0066] FIG. 38 is a perspective view of:an illustrative embodiment of apparatus in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
[0067] FIG. 39 is a:perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of apparatus...in accordance with.
the principles of the present invention.
[0068] FIG. 40 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of apparatus.in accordance with the principles of the present invention.-[0069] FIG. 41 is-a view similar to FIG. 40 showing an earlier stage in an illustrative procedure depicted in part by FIG. 40, together with related apparatus, all in accordance with this invention.
Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments [0070] Because the present invention has.a number of different applications, each of which may warrant some modifications of such.parameters as instrument size and shape, it is believed best to describe certain aspects of the invention with reference to relatively generic schematic drawings. To keep the discussion from becoming too abstract, however, and as an aid to better comprehension and appreciation of the invention, references will frequently be made to speciftc uses of
- 17 -the invent-ion. Most often these references will be to use of the invention.to resect and replace or implant ari aortic valve with an antegrade surgical approach.
It is emphasized again, however, that this.is only one of many possible applications of the znvention.
[0071] Assuming that the invention is to be used to resect and replace or implant an aortic valve, the procedure may begin by setting up fluoroscopy equipment to enable the surgeon to set and use various reference points during the procedure. The surgeon may begin by performing a thoracotomy to create an accesssite f-or the surgical procedure. The endovascular, endocardiac or endoluminal surgical system of the present invention incorporates accessing.the interior of the heart by directly penetrating the heart muscle; preferably through the heart muscle at its left or right ventricular apex (hereinafter referred to as "transapically"). Thoracotomy sites may be prepar~ed.at any of third intercostal space 12, fourth intercostal space 14, fifth intercostal space 16, o.r subxyphoidal site 18 (i.e., just below xyphoid process 19) of patient..11, as shown in FIG. 1. Any intercostal space may serve as a suitable surgical site, and in some embodiments of the present invention, the fourth, fifth, or sixth intercostal spaces are the preferred --.sites. All of these sites provide surgical access to apex. 17 of heart 10. A 5-10 'cm incision at any.oone of these sites may allow the surgeon to perform the entire procedure through one access site. However,' alternatively, the surgeon may prefer to use an endoscopic technique wherein he or she may.utilize 1-3 cm incisions at multiple sites to insert various instruments.
It is emphasized again, however, that this.is only one of many possible applications of the znvention.
[0071] Assuming that the invention is to be used to resect and replace or implant an aortic valve, the procedure may begin by setting up fluoroscopy equipment to enable the surgeon to set and use various reference points during the procedure. The surgeon may begin by performing a thoracotomy to create an accesssite f-or the surgical procedure. The endovascular, endocardiac or endoluminal surgical system of the present invention incorporates accessing.the interior of the heart by directly penetrating the heart muscle; preferably through the heart muscle at its left or right ventricular apex (hereinafter referred to as "transapically"). Thoracotomy sites may be prepar~ed.at any of third intercostal space 12, fourth intercostal space 14, fifth intercostal space 16, o.r subxyphoidal site 18 (i.e., just below xyphoid process 19) of patient..11, as shown in FIG. 1. Any intercostal space may serve as a suitable surgical site, and in some embodiments of the present invention, the fourth, fifth, or sixth intercostal spaces are the preferred --.sites. All of these sites provide surgical access to apex. 17 of heart 10. A 5-10 'cm incision at any.oone of these sites may allow the surgeon to perform the entire procedure through one access site. However,' alternatively, the surgeon may prefer to use an endoscopic technique wherein he or she may.utilize 1-3 cm incisions at multiple sites to insert various instruments.
- 18 -[0072] Once the heart is- exposed, -the surgeori may place one or multiple purse-string sutures around the ventricular apex surgical site.. This will all,ow the.
surgeon'to synch the heart muscle around ariy equipmerit that is passed through the heart wall during'surgery to prevent bleeding. Other techniques for preventirig-bleeding from the heart chamber that is accessed for .surgery will be described in more detail below:
[0073] FIG. 2 illustrates the four chambers.of heart 10: right atrium 24, left atrium 25;.left ventricle 26, and right ventricle 27. FIG. 2.also shows the four valves of heart 10: aortic valve 20,.--mitral valve-21, pulmonary valve 22,,and tricuspid valve 23. Ascending.aorta 28 and descending aorta 29 are also illustrated. A procedure to replace. aortic valve 20 may require a left thoracotomy and a left transapical incision to the heart muscle..
Alternatively, a procedure to replace pulmonary valve 22 may require a right thora-cotomy and a right transapical incision to the-heart muscle. Direct access may be made via incisions to right and left atria 24 and 25 as well to enabl.e-antegrade approaches to tricuspid valve 23 and mitral valve 21.= While the-procedure may be used for antegrade and retrograde repair to any of a patient's heart valve.s; the' following illustrative procedure.=relates to the resection and antegrade replacement of aortic..valve 20..
It should be understood that the resecti-on steps may be skipped in the following procedure, and a replacenient valve may alternatively be placed-concentrically within the diseased valve.
[0074]- In addition to the thoracotomy a=ccess sit.e, the surgeon may also desire endoluminal (e.g.,
surgeon'to synch the heart muscle around ariy equipmerit that is passed through the heart wall during'surgery to prevent bleeding. Other techniques for preventirig-bleeding from the heart chamber that is accessed for .surgery will be described in more detail below:
[0073] FIG. 2 illustrates the four chambers.of heart 10: right atrium 24, left atrium 25;.left ventricle 26, and right ventricle 27. FIG. 2.also shows the four valves of heart 10: aortic valve 20,.--mitral valve-21, pulmonary valve 22,,and tricuspid valve 23. Ascending.aorta 28 and descending aorta 29 are also illustrated. A procedure to replace. aortic valve 20 may require a left thoracotomy and a left transapical incision to the heart muscle..
Alternatively, a procedure to replace pulmonary valve 22 may require a right thora-cotomy and a right transapical incision to the-heart muscle. Direct access may be made via incisions to right and left atria 24 and 25 as well to enabl.e-antegrade approaches to tricuspid valve 23 and mitral valve 21.= While the-procedure may be used for antegrade and retrograde repair to any of a patient's heart valve.s; the' following illustrative procedure.=relates to the resection and antegrade replacement of aortic..valve 20..
It should be understood that the resecti-on steps may be skipped in the following procedure, and a replacenient valve may alternatively be placed-concentrically within the diseased valve.
[0074]- In addition to the thoracotomy a=ccess sit.e, the surgeon may also desire endoluminal (e.g.,
- 19 -percutaneous) access sites, preferably via the patient's femoral vein or artery. A femoral vein access site inay be used to place ultrasound equipment 34 inside the patient's right atrium adjacent aortic valve 20 and sino-tubular junction 36; as shown in FIG. 3. Ultrasound equipment 34 may, for example, be an AcuNavTM Diagnostic Ultrasound Catheter.
Ultrasound'equipme,nt 34 could also be placed via the internal jugular vein (IJV). Placement of ultrasound equipment 34 via a femoral or iliac access site versus an,IJV site may reverse the orientation of ultrasound equipment 34 (i.e., from which direction ultrasound equipment 34 enters the patient's right atrium). As-an alternative to percutaneous ultrasound equipment, a surgeon may choose to use esophageal.visual_izatioh technology such as, for example, TransEsophageal Echo ( TEE") to provide an image of the target valve replacement site.
[0075] After accessing the heart muscle via.one-or more thoracotomies described above,, an.incision is made to pericardium 30 at access site 32. Next, ..
myocardium 40 is punctured with needl-e 42 -or oth.er.
suitable device to gain access.to the inner heart structures (in this case, left ventri-cle 26), as..
illustrated in FIG. 4. Guidewire 44..is fed int-o left ventricle 26 in antegrade direetion.46.. Follow,ing the direction of blood flow,.guidewire.44 is.advan.ced through aortic valve 20 and into aorta 28.
Guidewire 44 may be further advanced into the iliac.or femoral arteries. In such embodiments, a wire with a snare loop may be advanced from the femoral.endoluminal access site to-retrieve guidewire 44 and pull.it out.
the femoral endoluminal access site., This enabl.es
Ultrasound'equipme,nt 34 could also be placed via the internal jugular vein (IJV). Placement of ultrasound equipment 34 via a femoral or iliac access site versus an,IJV site may reverse the orientation of ultrasound equipment 34 (i.e., from which direction ultrasound equipment 34 enters the patient's right atrium). As-an alternative to percutaneous ultrasound equipment, a surgeon may choose to use esophageal.visual_izatioh technology such as, for example, TransEsophageal Echo ( TEE") to provide an image of the target valve replacement site.
[0075] After accessing the heart muscle via.one-or more thoracotomies described above,, an.incision is made to pericardium 30 at access site 32. Next, ..
myocardium 40 is punctured with needl-e 42 -or oth.er.
suitable device to gain access.to the inner heart structures (in this case, left ventri-cle 26), as..
illustrated in FIG. 4. Guidewire 44..is fed int-o left ventricle 26 in antegrade direetion.46.. Follow,ing the direction of blood flow,.guidewire.44 is.advan.ced through aortic valve 20 and into aorta 28.
Guidewire 44 may be further advanced into the iliac.or femoral arteries. In such embodiments, a wire with a snare loop may be advanced from the femoral.endoluminal access site to-retrieve guidewire 44 and pull.it out.
the femoral endoluminal access site., This enabl.es
- 20 -guidewire 44 to pass through the patient's=vasculature from transapical access site 17 to the femoral.
endoluminal access site.
[0076] Guidewire 44 may be a relatively thin and flexible guidewire. In order to provide sturdier support for the exchange of surgical tools, it may be desirable to.replace guidewire 44 with a stiffer,=
guidewire. This is accomplished by passing catheter 50 over guidewire 44, removing guidewire 44 from the patient while catheter 50 holds its place, and ..
inserting a stiffer guidewire, as shown by.FIG. 5.
Once the stiffer guidewire has been passed through-' catheter 50, catheter. 50 can be removed, leaving the stiffer guidewire in place. A guidewire that is externalized from the patient at both-ends (i.e., at the transapical site and the femoral endoluminal access site) would allow bi-directional use. Wire-guided,.
devices could be inserted from both ends, allowing the insertion of wire-guided devices from the antegrade and retrograde directions.
[0077] In.some embodiments of the present invention,.
multiple guidewires may be plaaed.to provide access. f=or .
more surgical devices. Using multiple guid.ewires.may provide advantages such_as allowing two devi-ces to be placed next to each other (e.g., intravasau7.ar ultrasound could be operated next to valve deployment devices). Multiple guidewires may be placed simultaneously as shown in FIGS. 19 and 19A.
Guidewire 198 is the already placed initial.guidewire (e.g., guidewire 66 of FIG. 6). Wire placement device 190 or 195 'glides over guidewire 198 via hollow opening 191 or 197. Additional guidewir=es 192, 194, and 196 are attached to wire placement devi.ce 19~0 such
endoluminal access site.
[0076] Guidewire 44 may be a relatively thin and flexible guidewire. In order to provide sturdier support for the exchange of surgical tools, it may be desirable to.replace guidewire 44 with a stiffer,=
guidewire. This is accomplished by passing catheter 50 over guidewire 44, removing guidewire 44 from the patient while catheter 50 holds its place, and ..
inserting a stiffer guidewire, as shown by.FIG. 5.
Once the stiffer guidewire has been passed through-' catheter 50, catheter. 50 can be removed, leaving the stiffer guidewire in place. A guidewire that is externalized from the patient at both-ends (i.e., at the transapical site and the femoral endoluminal access site) would allow bi-directional use. Wire-guided,.
devices could be inserted from both ends, allowing the insertion of wire-guided devices from the antegrade and retrograde directions.
[0077] In.some embodiments of the present invention,.
multiple guidewires may be plaaed.to provide access. f=or .
more surgical devices. Using multiple guid.ewires.may provide advantages such_as allowing two devi-ces to be placed next to each other (e.g., intravasau7.ar ultrasound could be operated next to valve deployment devices). Multiple guidewires may be placed simultaneously as shown in FIGS. 19 and 19A.
Guidewire 198 is the already placed initial.guidewire (e.g., guidewire 66 of FIG. 6). Wire placement device 190 or 195 'glides over guidewire 198 via hollow opening 191 or 197. Additional guidewir=es 192, 194, and 196 are attached to wire placement devi.ce 19~0 such
- 21 -that all three additional wires -are placed at'one'time.
Additional guidewire 193 is attached to wire placement device 195. 'Any number of guidewires can be attached to wire placement device 190 or 195 so that the desired number of additional guidewires can be simultaneously:
placed. Wire placement device.190 or 195 may be broken-off or cut away from the additional guidewires once they have been p].aced through the body.. Also,' wire placement devices 190 and 195 may incorporate locking mechanisins. Thus, if the additional guidewires are not to be passed all the way through the body such that they emerge at a second end, the wires can be claniped in place-(e.g.; wire placement devic.es*190 and 195 may clamp to the initially placed guidewire to hold the-additional guidewires in place).
[0078] Next, a dilator (not shown) may '.be advanced over stiffer guidewire 66 (FIG. 6) to dilate the-opening created by needle 42 (FIG-.'4) in myocardium 40.
Once the opening in myocardium 40 has beendilat.ed to the necessary size, access device 60 can be placed.
Access device 60 will provide an access port to the.
surgical site inside left ventric-le 26, while preventing the heart chamber from bleeding out. Acc.ess device 60 (shown in FIG. 6) allows for easy and rapid insertion of tools, devices, instruments, wi=r.es,-.catheters and delivery systems that.will enable the repair or resection of a,diseased heart valve or the implantation or replacement of a new heart valve.
[0079] A second access device or introducer may be placed inside the distal artery (e.g., the femoral artery at the endoluminal access site). Furthermor.e, additional guidewires may be placed f.rom the endoluminal access site. 'One or more additional
Additional guidewire 193 is attached to wire placement device 195. 'Any number of guidewires can be attached to wire placement device 190 or 195 so that the desired number of additional guidewires can be simultaneously:
placed. Wire placement device.190 or 195 may be broken-off or cut away from the additional guidewires once they have been p].aced through the body.. Also,' wire placement devices 190 and 195 may incorporate locking mechanisins. Thus, if the additional guidewires are not to be passed all the way through the body such that they emerge at a second end, the wires can be claniped in place-(e.g.; wire placement devic.es*190 and 195 may clamp to the initially placed guidewire to hold the-additional guidewires in place).
[0078] Next, a dilator (not shown) may '.be advanced over stiffer guidewire 66 (FIG. 6) to dilate the-opening created by needle 42 (FIG-.'4) in myocardium 40.
Once the opening in myocardium 40 has beendilat.ed to the necessary size, access device 60 can be placed.
Access device 60 will provide an access port to the.
surgical site inside left ventric-le 26, while preventing the heart chamber from bleeding out. Acc.ess device 60 (shown in FIG. 6) allows for easy and rapid insertion of tools, devices, instruments, wi=r.es,-.catheters and delivery systems that.will enable the repair or resection of a,diseased heart valve or the implantation or replacement of a new heart valve.
[0079] A second access device or introducer may be placed inside the distal artery (e.g., the femoral artery at the endoluminal access site). Furthermor.e, additional guidewires may be placed f.rom the endoluminal access site. 'One or more additional
- 22 -guidewires may be placed using the.piggy-back approach described in more detail above.
[0080] Access device 60 may include catheter.64 with distal balloon 61 and proximal balloon 62.- Balloons 61 and 62 may sandwich myocardium 40-to prevent bleeding from left ventricle 26. Access device 60 may be anchored in other suitable ways, as long as left ....
ventricle 26-is appropriately sealed to prevent bleeding,.and such that blood flow through the'coronary arteries is not occluded. Access device 60 also includes valve 63. Valve 63 allows the.passage of guidewire 66 and the insertion_of surgical tools-while preventing bleeding through catheter 64. Valve 63 may be mechanically operable as an iris diaphragm (e.g., like the aperture_of a lens). Alternatively, valve -63 may be constructed of an elastic material with-a small central opening that is dilated by whateverequipment_ is inserted.therethrough, but always maintains a fluid-tight seal with the inserted equipment. Valve 63 may .compose any-f.luid-tight valve structure..
[0081] Access device 60 can include.one or multiple valve-like structures, like valve.63. Multiple valves in series may act as added protection against leakage from the heart chamber. Furthermore, because of the potential for leakage around multiple tools, access.
device 60 may include multiple valves in parallel.
Thus,-each tool could be inserted through its own valve. This could ensure that a proper seal is created around each tool being used during the operation.
[0082], . In some embodiments of the present invention, various endovascular, endocardiac, and/or endolumixial visualization aids may be used. Such devices are --illustrated in FIG. 7. Additionally, extra=corporeal X-
[0080] Access device 60 may include catheter.64 with distal balloon 61 and proximal balloon 62.- Balloons 61 and 62 may sandwich myocardium 40-to prevent bleeding from left ventricle 26. Access device 60 may be anchored in other suitable ways, as long as left ....
ventricle 26-is appropriately sealed to prevent bleeding,.and such that blood flow through the'coronary arteries is not occluded. Access device 60 also includes valve 63. Valve 63 allows the.passage of guidewire 66 and the insertion_of surgical tools-while preventing bleeding through catheter 64. Valve 63 may be mechanically operable as an iris diaphragm (e.g., like the aperture_of a lens). Alternatively, valve -63 may be constructed of an elastic material with-a small central opening that is dilated by whateverequipment_ is inserted.therethrough, but always maintains a fluid-tight seal with the inserted equipment. Valve 63 may .compose any-f.luid-tight valve structure..
[0081] Access device 60 can include.one or multiple valve-like structures, like valve.63. Multiple valves in series may act as added protection against leakage from the heart chamber. Furthermore, because of the potential for leakage around multiple tools, access.
device 60 may include multiple valves in parallel.
Thus,-each tool could be inserted through its own valve. This could ensure that a proper seal is created around each tool being used during the operation.
[0082], . In some embodiments of the present invention, various endovascular, endocardiac, and/or endolumixial visualization aids may be used. Such devices are --illustrated in FIG. 7. Additionally, extra=corporeal X-
- 23 -.ray based radiographic devices may be employed.
Preferably, intracardiac ultrasound 34 is placed in the right atrium via a femoral vein, and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) 70 is placed over guidewire 66 and into a heart chamber or into the diseased valve.
External fluoroscopy is also utilized to inap and.
visualize the surgical site.
[0083] IVUS 70. may be used to locate aortic valve 20, s.ino-tubular junction 36, and brachio-cephalic trunk 72. In order to determine the precise location of each, IVUS probe 70's location is simultaneously tracked with AcuNavTM 34 and fluoroscopy.
Once each landmark is located, a.-radioopaque marker may be placed on the patient's skin or the heart's surface so that extracorporeal fluoroscopy=can later be used.to relocate these points without IVUS 70 taking up space inside the surgical site. The end of the native leaflet in systole may also be marked with a radioopaque marker in order to temporarily.define.the target zone. This technique requires that the patient and the fluoroscopy equipment not be moved during the.
procedure, because landmarks inside the heart and.aorta.
are being marked by radioopaque markers pla=oed.on the patient's skin outside the body or on the beating heart's -surface. It may be desirable to =pla~ce the radioopaque markers directly on the heart and aorta.
[0084] IVUS 70, AcuNavTM 34, and the fluoroscopy .
equipment can also be used to take measurements of the diseased valve. This allows the surgeon.to chose a properly sized replacement heart valve. As an alternative to fluoroscopy,, a surgeon may choose to use standard dye visualizati=on techniques such..as angiography. Although it would create material
Preferably, intracardiac ultrasound 34 is placed in the right atrium via a femoral vein, and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) 70 is placed over guidewire 66 and into a heart chamber or into the diseased valve.
External fluoroscopy is also utilized to inap and.
visualize the surgical site.
[0083] IVUS 70. may be used to locate aortic valve 20, s.ino-tubular junction 36, and brachio-cephalic trunk 72. In order to determine the precise location of each, IVUS probe 70's location is simultaneously tracked with AcuNavTM 34 and fluoroscopy.
Once each landmark is located, a.-radioopaque marker may be placed on the patient's skin or the heart's surface so that extracorporeal fluoroscopy=can later be used.to relocate these points without IVUS 70 taking up space inside the surgical site. The end of the native leaflet in systole may also be marked with a radioopaque marker in order to temporarily.define.the target zone. This technique requires that the patient and the fluoroscopy equipment not be moved during the.
procedure, because landmarks inside the heart and.aorta.
are being marked by radioopaque markers pla=oed.on the patient's skin outside the body or on the beating heart's -surface. It may be desirable to =pla~ce the radioopaque markers directly on the heart and aorta.
[0084] IVUS 70, AcuNavTM 34, and the fluoroscopy .
equipment can also be used to take measurements of the diseased valve. This allows the surgeon.to chose a properly sized replacement heart valve. As an alternative to fluoroscopy,, a surgeon may choose to use standard dye visualizati=on techniques such..as angiography. Although it would create material
- 24 -limitations for manufacturing the replacement heart valve, MRI technology could be used as an alternative means of visualizing the target surgical site.
Additionally, with the development of cameras that can see through blood, direct optical technology could be used to create an image of the target site. Real-time three-dimensional construction of _ultrasoxznd data is _..
another visualization procedure that is currently under development that could provide a suitable alternative.
[0085] With respect to direct optical technol-ogy; a clear liquid could be introduced to the aorta or ather components of the circulatory system near th.e targ.et surgical site. Placing a clear liquid that is.capable.
of carrying oxygen (i.e., capable of -carrying on the blood's biological function, temporarily) in the patient's'circulatory system would.improve the ability .to use direct optical imaging. Furthermore; because the heart is beating, the patient could be transfused with the clear oxygen-carrying fluid for the duration.
.of the procedure so that. direct optical visualization.
is enabled throughout the procedure. The patient's regular bloodlwould be retransfused at the conclusion of the procedure.
[0086] Another option for a direct v.isualization technique includes placing a transparent balloon (filled- with a transparent fluid such as water) in front of the camera._ The camera and liquid-filled balloon are pushed against the surface-that the surgeon--wishes to view. The transparent balloon displaces blood'from the camera's line of sight such-that an image of what the camera sees through the balloon is transmitted to the surgeon.
Additionally, with the development of cameras that can see through blood, direct optical technology could be used to create an image of the target site. Real-time three-dimensional construction of _ultrasoxznd data is _..
another visualization procedure that is currently under development that could provide a suitable alternative.
[0085] With respect to direct optical technol-ogy; a clear liquid could be introduced to the aorta or ather components of the circulatory system near th.e targ.et surgical site. Placing a clear liquid that is.capable.
of carrying oxygen (i.e., capable of -carrying on the blood's biological function, temporarily) in the patient's'circulatory system would.improve the ability .to use direct optical imaging. Furthermore; because the heart is beating, the patient could be transfused with the clear oxygen-carrying fluid for the duration.
.of the procedure so that. direct optical visualization.
is enabled throughout the procedure. The patient's regular bloodlwould be retransfused at the conclusion of the procedure.
[0086] Another option for a direct v.isualization technique includes placing a transparent balloon (filled- with a transparent fluid such as water) in front of the camera._ The camera and liquid-filled balloon are pushed against the surface-that the surgeon--wishes to view. The transparent balloon displaces blood'from the camera's line of sight such-that an image of what the camera sees through the balloon is transmitted to the surgeon.
- 25 -[0087] Furthermore, the.invention may include-the placement of embolic prote-ction device 80 in the ascending aorta by means of a catheter; as shown in FIG. 8. Embolic.protection device 80 is preferably placed from the endoluminal femoral access site in a retrograde approach to the aortic valve site. Embolic protection device:80 may comprise afiltering mesh or net.made from any suitable material...The chosen material should be able to be collapsed, expanded, and re-collapsed multiple times. Embolic protection device'80 may alternatively be placed from-the antegrade direction. Either approach may be made using.
.guidewire 66 or additional guidewires-inserted in'...
accordance with the present invention.
.[0088] Single embolic protection device 80. may have unique properties to protect the outflow.region of the aortic valve which feeds aorta 28 and coronary, sinuses 82 and 84. Device 80 may comprise tight mesh 200 (see. FIG. 20) formed. in a coni,cal shape.
Conical,mesh 200 may terminate in perimeter 204 that exerts a radially outward force on the wall of aorta 28. Device 8-0 is operated via -catheter 202_.and is dimensioned so that it is capable of filtering the blood supply to the aorta.and the coronary arterLes.
[0089] In some embodiments, embolic pr-ot=ection device 80 may be replaced with multiple embolic protection devices 90, 92, :antl. 94, as illustrated in FIG. 9. In FIG. 9, each of coronary .sinuses .82 and 84 is protected by its own embolic protection devio-e -(embolic protection devices 92 -and 94, respectiv.ely), and aorta 28 is protected by embolic protection device 90. Embolic protection devi,ce's 92 and 94 may be placed further into the coronary arteries to keep the
.guidewire 66 or additional guidewires-inserted in'...
accordance with the present invention.
.[0088] Single embolic protection device 80. may have unique properties to protect the outflow.region of the aortic valve which feeds aorta 28 and coronary, sinuses 82 and 84. Device 80 may comprise tight mesh 200 (see. FIG. 20) formed. in a coni,cal shape.
Conical,mesh 200 may terminate in perimeter 204 that exerts a radially outward force on the wall of aorta 28. Device 8-0 is operated via -catheter 202_.and is dimensioned so that it is capable of filtering the blood supply to the aorta.and the coronary arterLes.
[0089] In some embodiments, embolic pr-ot=ection device 80 may be replaced with multiple embolic protection devices 90, 92, :antl. 94, as illustrated in FIG. 9. In FIG. 9, each of coronary .sinuses .82 and 84 is protected by its own embolic protection devio-e -(embolic protection devices 92 -and 94, respectiv.ely), and aorta 28 is protected by embolic protection device 90. Embolic protection devi,ce's 92 and 94 may be placed further into the coronary arteries to keep the
- 26 -surgical site inside the aorta as clear as possible.
Embolic protection device 80 of FIG. 8 is designed so that proper placement of the single protection device will prevent the flow of embolic material into any of.
aorta 28 and coronary sinuses 82 and 84.
[00901. In certain embodiments of the present invention, the embolic.protection device may be plac.ed--:.
in an antegrade approach. For example, FIG.'10 shows embolic protection devices 921 and 94' having-been-inserted in the antegrade direction.. Placing devices 92' and 94' in the coronary sinuses from t-he antegrade direction leaves guidewires 101 and 102 to exit the patient.at the thoracotomy access site...
Coronary sinuses 82 and 84 provide useful landmarks iri placing a new aortic valve.. Thus, by placing devices.92' and 94' in this manner, the surgeon is provided with a guide to proper placement-of the new valve (i.e., guidewires 101 and 102 which terminate at coronary sinuses 82 and 84). The new valve may be inserted in the antegrade direction along guidewires 101 and 102 to ensure proper placement.
[0091] Additionally, embolic filters may be-placed in'the brachiocephalic, left common=car.otid,.and left subclavian arteries of the aortic ar-ch. , [0092] Some embodiments of the present invention may employ a valve-tipped catheter or other temporary valve device that is capable of temporarily replacing the native valve function during and after resection or removal until the new valve is deployed and functional.
Such temporary valve devices may be placed'in any number of acceptable locations. For example, when replacing the aortic valve's function,.it may be preferable to place the temporary valve-in_the -
Embolic protection device 80 of FIG. 8 is designed so that proper placement of the single protection device will prevent the flow of embolic material into any of.
aorta 28 and coronary sinuses 82 and 84.
[00901. In certain embodiments of the present invention, the embolic.protection device may be plac.ed--:.
in an antegrade approach. For example, FIG.'10 shows embolic protection devices 921 and 94' having-been-inserted in the antegrade direction.. Placing devices 92' and 94' in the coronary sinuses from t-he antegrade direction leaves guidewires 101 and 102 to exit the patient.at the thoracotomy access site...
Coronary sinuses 82 and 84 provide useful landmarks iri placing a new aortic valve.. Thus, by placing devices.92' and 94' in this manner, the surgeon is provided with a guide to proper placement-of the new valve (i.e., guidewires 101 and 102 which terminate at coronary sinuses 82 and 84). The new valve may be inserted in the antegrade direction along guidewires 101 and 102 to ensure proper placement.
[0091] Additionally, embolic filters may be-placed in'the brachiocephalic, left common=car.otid,.and left subclavian arteries of the aortic ar-ch. , [0092] Some embodiments of the present invention may employ a valve-tipped catheter or other temporary valve device that is capable of temporarily replacing the native valve function during and after resection or removal until the new valve is deployed and functional.
Such temporary valve devices may be placed'in any number of acceptable locations. For example, when replacing the aortic valve's function,.it may be preferable to place the temporary valve-in_the -
- 27 --ascending aorta just distal to the native.aorti:c 'valve:
However,it is possible to temporarily replace the aortic valve function with a device placed in the descending aorta. Such a placement may have the disadvantage of causing the-heart to work .harder; but. ~.-such placements have been proven acceptable in previous surgical.procedures.
[0093] Additionally, some embodiments of the . present .
invention may include the use.of a percutaneously placed small caliber blood pump containing an impellor (e.g., a VAD (Ventricular Assist Devi.ce)).. The VAD may be inserted in a retrograde or in-an antegrade .direction over guidewire-66. Alternatively, the VAD.-may be inserted bver a secondary guidewire. Because-of the resection and implantation equipment that will. be' inserted in the antegrade direction,'it may be desirable-to place the VAD in a retrograde approach from the percutaneous femoral access site. The VAD or .other temporary pump device will be used to.support.the heart's natural function while the native valve is being resected or repaired. The temporary assistance-device will remain in place until the n.ew valve is deployed and functional.
[0094] FIG. 39 shows one possible combination.of an:
embolic filter, temporary valve, and VAD. The FIG. 39 embodiment shows VAD 393 passing through embolic filter 394 and temporary valve 395. These -components .are positioned distal to aortic valve 392 in asc.ending aorta 396. Embolic filter 394 is designed to-al=so.
protect coronary arteries 390 and 391. Embolic.
filter 394, VAD 393, and temporary valve 395 may all be guided by guidewire 397. This is just one possible-
However,it is possible to temporarily replace the aortic valve function with a device placed in the descending aorta. Such a placement may have the disadvantage of causing the-heart to work .harder; but. ~.-such placements have been proven acceptable in previous surgical.procedures.
[0093] Additionally, some embodiments of the . present .
invention may include the use.of a percutaneously placed small caliber blood pump containing an impellor (e.g., a VAD (Ventricular Assist Devi.ce)).. The VAD may be inserted in a retrograde or in-an antegrade .direction over guidewire-66. Alternatively, the VAD.-may be inserted bver a secondary guidewire. Because-of the resection and implantation equipment that will. be' inserted in the antegrade direction,'it may be desirable-to place the VAD in a retrograde approach from the percutaneous femoral access site. The VAD or .other temporary pump device will be used to.support.the heart's natural function while the native valve is being resected or repaired. The temporary assistance-device will remain in place until the n.ew valve is deployed and functional.
[0094] FIG. 39 shows one possible combination.of an:
embolic filter, temporary valve, and VAD. The FIG. 39 embodiment shows VAD 393 passing through embolic filter 394 and temporary valve 395. These -components .are positioned distal to aortic valve 392 in asc.ending aorta 396. Embolic filter 394 is designed to-al=so.
protect coronary arteries 390 and 391. Embolic.
filter 394, VAD 393, and temporary valve 395 may all be guided by guidewire 397. This is just one possible-
- 28 -arrangement for the components that may be used in a.
v. alve repair or replacement procedure..' [0095] In some embodiments of the present invention-,'-the placement of a new valve may first involve.the.full-or partial resection of the diseased valve or cardiac _ structure. To perform a resection of the disease.d valve, a surgeon may use valve removal tool 110, shown in FIG. 11. Valve removal tool 110 incorporates.outer inflation lumen 111 and -inner inflation lumen 112, -which is placed coaxially within outer inflation lumen 111. Outer inflation lumen 111 terminates at proximal balloon 113. Inner inflatiorn lumen 112.
terminates at distal balloon 114.. Coaxial catheters 111 and 112 can be advanced over guidewire 66.
and passed through valve 63 of access device.-60.
Radially expandable proximal cutting device 115 is mounted to the surface of distal balloon 113. Radially expandable distal cutting device 116 is mounted to the surface of distal balloon 114. Valve removal tool 110_ .is advanced with balloons 113 and.114 in.the deflated state and cutting devices 115 and 116 in the collaps-ed state until distal cutting device. 116 is located just distal to diseased aortic valve 20 and proximal -cutting device 115 is positioned just proximal to.:diseased aortic va].ve 20. . .
[0096] As shown in FIG. 12, balloons 113 and 114. are inflated such that cutting devices 115 and 116 are radially expanded to the approximate diameter of the diseased valve. Next, inner inflation lumen 112,.
distal balloon 114, and distal cutting devi~ce 11Z are pulled in the retrograde direction. This_causes cutting devices 115 and 116 to cooperate with one another'to cut away diseased aor-tic valve leaflets 130,
v. alve repair or replacement procedure..' [0095] In some embodiments of the present invention-,'-the placement of a new valve may first involve.the.full-or partial resection of the diseased valve or cardiac _ structure. To perform a resection of the disease.d valve, a surgeon may use valve removal tool 110, shown in FIG. 11. Valve removal tool 110 incorporates.outer inflation lumen 111 and -inner inflation lumen 112, -which is placed coaxially within outer inflation lumen 111. Outer inflation lumen 111 terminates at proximal balloon 113. Inner inflatiorn lumen 112.
terminates at distal balloon 114.. Coaxial catheters 111 and 112 can be advanced over guidewire 66.
and passed through valve 63 of access device.-60.
Radially expandable proximal cutting device 115 is mounted to the surface of distal balloon 113. Radially expandable distal cutting device 116 is mounted to the surface of distal balloon 114. Valve removal tool 110_ .is advanced with balloons 113 and.114 in.the deflated state and cutting devices 115 and 116 in the collaps-ed state until distal cutting device. 116 is located just distal to diseased aortic valve 20 and proximal -cutting device 115 is positioned just proximal to.:diseased aortic va].ve 20. . .
[0096] As shown in FIG. 12, balloons 113 and 114. are inflated such that cutting devices 115 and 116 are radially expanded to the approximate diameter of the diseased valve. Next, inner inflation lumen 112,.
distal balloon 114, and distal cutting devi~ce 11Z are pulled in the retrograde direction. This_causes cutting devices 115 and 116 to cooperate with one another'to cut away diseased aor-tic valve leaflets 130,
- 29 -as shown in FI'G. 13. Balloons 113 and 114 canbe deflated and cutting.devices 115 and 116 collapsed while retaining cut away valve leaflets 130. Thus, valve removal tool 110 and resected leaflets 130 can be removed via access device 60.
[0097] Further, valve removal device 110 may possess self-centering p*roperties. Valve removal.device;110's:
cutting mechanism.may allow the device to cut or resect any cal:cified or diseased tissue.within the heart cavities or the vasculature. The size or cut,of each bite made by the removal device., as well as the shape of.the cut may be de.termined by .the surgeon :by .
adj ust ing the valve remova.l device.
[0098] When performing su-rgical techniques'inside a patient!.s vasculature, it may be beneficial t.o use ring-shaped balloons so that blood cancontinue to circulate through the balloon. Also, whether using ring-shaped balloons or more standardized balloons,.it.
may be beneficial to use a balloon that has more than one chamber, so.that the b.alloon can be selectively, inflated. Examples of a ring-shaped balloon and.a cylindrical balloon, both having more than one inflation chamber are illustrated in FI GS. 37 and 38, respectively.
[0099] FIG. 37 shows ring-shaped balloon 370.
Balloon 370 may be divided into three inflation chambers by dividers 373', 373 ", and 373 "'. Each inflation chamber may be attached to an inflation flange (e.g., flanges 3741, ' 3 7 4 ' ' t and 3_74' ' ' ) . . Each-inflation flange is correspondingly attached to an inflation lumen of catheter 371 {e.g., inflation.
lumens 372', 372'', and 372'''). Thus,blood fl,ow is able to continue through the three ope=nings left
[0097] Further, valve removal device 110 may possess self-centering p*roperties. Valve removal.device;110's:
cutting mechanism.may allow the device to cut or resect any cal:cified or diseased tissue.within the heart cavities or the vasculature. The size or cut,of each bite made by the removal device., as well as the shape of.the cut may be de.termined by .the surgeon :by .
adj ust ing the valve remova.l device.
[0098] When performing su-rgical techniques'inside a patient!.s vasculature, it may be beneficial t.o use ring-shaped balloons so that blood cancontinue to circulate through the balloon. Also, whether using ring-shaped balloons or more standardized balloons,.it.
may be beneficial to use a balloon that has more than one chamber, so.that the b.alloon can be selectively, inflated. Examples of a ring-shaped balloon and.a cylindrical balloon, both having more than one inflation chamber are illustrated in FI GS. 37 and 38, respectively.
[0099] FIG. 37 shows ring-shaped balloon 370.
Balloon 370 may be divided into three inflation chambers by dividers 373', 373 ", and 373 "'. Each inflation chamber may be attached to an inflation flange (e.g., flanges 3741, ' 3 7 4 ' ' t and 3_74' ' ' ) . . Each-inflation flange is correspondingly attached to an inflation lumen of catheter 371 {e.g., inflation.
lumens 372', 372'', and 372'''). Thus,blood fl,ow is able to continue through the three ope=nings left
- 30 -between inflation fla-nges 374', 374''., and,374'''.
Furthermore, surgical tools (e.g., VADs., etc.) may be passed through the openings. Balloon 370 may be guided-by-guidewire 375.
[0100] FIG. 38 shows cylindrical balloon 38,0 witli .--inflation chambers 381, -382, and 383: - The inflation chambers may be selectively--inflated by inflation ltimens'384, 385, and 386, respectively-of catheter 387.
Balloon 38'0 may be guided by guidewire 388. By providing selectively inflatable chambers in.either type of balloon, a surgeon may have the ability to manipulate tissue inside a patient's vasculature.-or----properly position surgical equipment and prostheses, for example. - -[0101] In some embodiments of the present - i-nvention, ' a valve removal tool such as ronjeur device 210 may be used (see FIG. 21). Ronjeur device 210 may''have spoon-shaped heads-212 and 214 which are operably control-led -by handles 216 and 218 via hinge 211. Spoon=shaped.
heads 212 and 214 may have sharpened tips 2.13 and 215, respectively. Ronjeur device 210 may be used to bite away the leaflets of a diseased valve and trap the dissected tissue within spoon-shaped heads.'212 and 214.
Ronjeur device 210 may be operable via a-c-cess -device 60.
[0102] In other embodiments of the present invention, valve resector 220 of FIG. 22 can'be used to resect the diseased valve. Valve.resector 220has handle 222, shaft 224, recess 226, and-resector tip 228. Resector tip 228 may be used t=o -cut away or tear away the diseased leaflets of a native valve.
Recess 226 may be used to retain the resected tissue for removal. Resector tip 22a may also-be mechani~cally
Furthermore, surgical tools (e.g., VADs., etc.) may be passed through the openings. Balloon 370 may be guided-by-guidewire 375.
[0100] FIG. 38 shows cylindrical balloon 38,0 witli .--inflation chambers 381, -382, and 383: - The inflation chambers may be selectively--inflated by inflation ltimens'384, 385, and 386, respectively-of catheter 387.
Balloon 38'0 may be guided by guidewire 388. By providing selectively inflatable chambers in.either type of balloon, a surgeon may have the ability to manipulate tissue inside a patient's vasculature.-or----properly position surgical equipment and prostheses, for example. - -[0101] In some embodiments of the present - i-nvention, ' a valve removal tool such as ronjeur device 210 may be used (see FIG. 21). Ronjeur device 210 may''have spoon-shaped heads-212 and 214 which are operably control-led -by handles 216 and 218 via hinge 211. Spoon=shaped.
heads 212 and 214 may have sharpened tips 2.13 and 215, respectively. Ronjeur device 210 may be used to bite away the leaflets of a diseased valve and trap the dissected tissue within spoon-shaped heads.'212 and 214.
Ronjeur device 210 may be operable via a-c-cess -device 60.
[0102] In other embodiments of the present invention, valve resector 220 of FIG. 22 can'be used to resect the diseased valve. Valve.resector 220has handle 222, shaft 224, recess 226, and-resector tip 228. Resector tip 228 may be used t=o -cut away or tear away the diseased leaflets of a native valve.
Recess 226 may be used to retain the resected tissue for removal. Resector tip 22a may also-be mechani~cally
- 31 -operable to snip away the diseased leaflets.
Resector 220 is also operable via access device 60.
Other suitable techriiques for resecting a diseased valve may also be used before implanting a--new valve.
[0103] In preparation for valve resecti-on, it may be beneficial to soften or brea.k-up the calcification of the diseased valve. Concentrated ultrasound waves --could be used to break-up the valve's calcification: A
similar procedure- is used to br-eak down kidney stones in some patients. Calcification of the aorti-c valveis.-often trapped in tissue pockets. Thus the broken-down calcification.would likely be retained by the valve leaflets.- However, the leaflets would-now be- more pliable'and easier to compress behind a new valve or to remove. ~An intraluminal ultrasound device may be used to deliver the concentrated ultrasound waves.
Furthermore, an intraluminal reflector-may be..used -to magnify the waves' intensity and break-up the.. ca],cium.
deposits even'quicker. - - -[0104] '.In addition to or as.-.an~ .alternative to resecting the diseased valve, plaque or calcification of a diseased valve may be chemically dissolved. W3th embolic protection devices 90,. 92, and 94 in pla=c.e-, a chemical can be introduced..to the diseased valve that will dissolve or release the plaque deposa.ts. The .target valve site may first be isolated .to -contain the chemical during this process. This isolation may be achieved by inflating two balloons to create a chemi.cal ablation chamber defined by the wall of the aorta and the two balloons. -[0105] Isolation may also be achieved by a device like ablation chamber 360 shown in FIG. 36. Ablat.ion chamber 360 is positioned inside the patient'-s
Resector 220 is also operable via access device 60.
Other suitable techriiques for resecting a diseased valve may also be used before implanting a--new valve.
[0103] In preparation for valve resecti-on, it may be beneficial to soften or brea.k-up the calcification of the diseased valve. Concentrated ultrasound waves --could be used to break-up the valve's calcification: A
similar procedure- is used to br-eak down kidney stones in some patients. Calcification of the aorti-c valveis.-often trapped in tissue pockets. Thus the broken-down calcification.would likely be retained by the valve leaflets.- However, the leaflets would-now be- more pliable'and easier to compress behind a new valve or to remove. ~An intraluminal ultrasound device may be used to deliver the concentrated ultrasound waves.
Furthermore, an intraluminal reflector-may be..used -to magnify the waves' intensity and break-up the.. ca],cium.
deposits even'quicker. - - -[0104] '.In addition to or as.-.an~ .alternative to resecting the diseased valve, plaque or calcification of a diseased valve may be chemically dissolved. W3th embolic protection devices 90,. 92, and 94 in pla=c.e-, a chemical can be introduced..to the diseased valve that will dissolve or release the plaque deposa.ts. The .target valve site may first be isolated .to -contain the chemical during this process. This isolation may be achieved by inflating two balloons to create a chemi.cal ablation chamber defined by the wall of the aorta and the two balloons. -[0105] Isolation may also be achieved by a device like ablation chamber 360 shown in FIG. 36. Ablat.ion chamber 360 is positioned inside the patient'-s
- 32 -vasculature (e.g., aorta 362).. The chamber may be placed percutaneously, by direct access, or by any other suitable technique. Ablation chamber..360 comprises ring-shaped balloons 361 and 363.
Balloons 361 and 363 are-joined by.tubular member-.367 which creates a channel for.blood to-by-pass the:
ablation site. A ventricular assist device.may be inserted through opening 365 in tubular member-367 to-aid the patient's blood flow through the temporarily narrowed passageway. Ablation chamber 360 mayinclude.
chemical introducer 364 and chemi.cal~evacuator 36:6 to introduce a chemical to the ablation site and to clear the chemical.from the ablation site when the procedure is completed. Thus, the chemical ablation procedure is performed in the chamber of the isolat-ed. segment of tYie -aorta while normal circulatory function takes place.
Such a technique isolates the chemical being:used from entering the patient's circulatory system. -This ...
treatment may be performed to repair.a diseased valve, to decalcify a diseased valve before resection by a valve removal tool, or to deca.lcify a diseased valve before placing a new valve within.and over top of the .diseased valve. Laser'ablation may also be used to break up valve calcification or to remove and des-t-roy diseased valve leaflets.
[0106] As another alternative, the diseased and calcified valve can be left as is and a new valve.c-an be implanted within and over top of the diseased valve.
In some embodiments of the present invention, it may be desirable to perform a valvuloplasty to per=cutanoously destroy the leaflets of the diseased valve. It_may be easier to.dilate the diseased valve with the new valve if it has been partially destroyed f irst .-, .. .._
Balloons 361 and 363 are-joined by.tubular member-.367 which creates a channel for.blood to-by-pass the:
ablation site. A ventricular assist device.may be inserted through opening 365 in tubular member-367 to-aid the patient's blood flow through the temporarily narrowed passageway. Ablation chamber 360 mayinclude.
chemical introducer 364 and chemi.cal~evacuator 36:6 to introduce a chemical to the ablation site and to clear the chemical.from the ablation site when the procedure is completed. Thus, the chemical ablation procedure is performed in the chamber of the isolat-ed. segment of tYie -aorta while normal circulatory function takes place.
Such a technique isolates the chemical being:used from entering the patient's circulatory system. -This ...
treatment may be performed to repair.a diseased valve, to decalcify a diseased valve before resection by a valve removal tool, or to deca.lcify a diseased valve before placing a new valve within.and over top of the .diseased valve. Laser'ablation may also be used to break up valve calcification or to remove and des-t-roy diseased valve leaflets.
[0106] As another alternative, the diseased and calcified valve can be left as is and a new valve.c-an be implanted within and over top of the diseased valve.
In some embodiments of the present invention, it may be desirable to perform a valvuloplasty to per=cutanoously destroy the leaflets of the diseased valve. It_may be easier to.dilate the diseased valve with the new valve if it has been partially destroyed f irst .-, .. .._
- 33 -[01071 Once any manipulation of the diseas-ed valve is complete (e.g., marking landmark locations, resecting the diseased leaflets, chemically dissolving calcificati-on,'etc.), embolic protection devices'90, 92, and 94,can-be .removed-(FIG. 14). . The resection- of diseased leaflets'.130 (FIG.'13) may'leave behind valve rim 141 .(FIG. 14). Once the embolic protection devices-have been removed,.valve delivery device 142 may be inserted into left ventricle 26 via access device.60.
Valve delivery device 142 carries new.valve 140 in a radially compressed state. Valve 140 has been:crimped onto delivery device 142. Alternatively, valve 14.0 may be folded or collapsed in any other suitable manner.
Valve delivery device 142-is advanced along guidewire 66.
[0108] In embodiments like that'shown in FiG. 10, valve delivery device 142 may also be guided by guidewires 101 and 102 to ensure safe orientation of valve 140 prior to release and deployment. Such a delivery approach would--eliminate the danger of coronary obstruction; because guidewires 101 and 1,02 terminate at coronary sinuses 82 -and.84 . Th:e-spa=c-es between the commissure supports of valve 14-0:~could be properly aligned with coronary sinuses 82 and 84 ~to allow maximum blood flow to the.coronary arteri:es.-[0109] In other embodiments of the present -invention; the placement of valve 140 may be assi-sted by intracardiac ultrasound (i.e., ultrasound equipment 34 of FIG. 7) and fluoroscopy. Fositi o.ning, release, and deployment of valve 140-could be simultaneously monitored by the intracardiac ultrasound and fluoroscopy equipment. The fluoroscopy equipment would monitor the target zone based -on the radioopaque
Valve delivery device 142 carries new.valve 140 in a radially compressed state. Valve 140 has been:crimped onto delivery device 142. Alternatively, valve 14.0 may be folded or collapsed in any other suitable manner.
Valve delivery device 142-is advanced along guidewire 66.
[0108] In embodiments like that'shown in FiG. 10, valve delivery device 142 may also be guided by guidewires 101 and 102 to ensure safe orientation of valve 140 prior to release and deployment. Such a delivery approach would--eliminate the danger of coronary obstruction; because guidewires 101 and 1,02 terminate at coronary sinuses 82 -and.84 . Th:e-spa=c-es between the commissure supports of valve 14-0:~could be properly aligned with coronary sinuses 82 and 84 ~to allow maximum blood flow to the.coronary arteri:es.-[0109] In other embodiments of the present -invention; the placement of valve 140 may be assi-sted by intracardiac ultrasound (i.e., ultrasound equipment 34 of FIG. 7) and fluoroscopy. Fositi o.ning, release, and deployment of valve 140-could be simultaneously monitored by the intracardiac ultrasound and fluoroscopy equipment. The fluoroscopy equipment would monitor the target zone based -on the radioopaque
- 34 -markers=that were placed earlier in the procedure.
When the fluoroscopic (marker position) and.sonographio (intracardiac ultrasound) target sites are congruent, the proper position for valve deployment has been located. .At that. moment, valve 140 may be deployed, as described below.
[0110] Additionally,, valve delivery device 142 may.-contain two.radioopaque markers. With the-cor naries .being..visualized with fluoroscopy, the surgeon could visualize the alignment of the two marker bands.on delivery device 142. Thus, the surgeon wouldbe able to properly orient the valve sudh that.the commissure posts are properly positioned upon valve deployment.
[0111] ' Valve delivery device 142 may terminate in two phase balloon 150, as shown in FIG..15.
Alternatively, the end of device 142 carrying valve 140 may have two separately operabl.e balloons. The.first -phase of balloon 150 may be inflated to provide a positioning guide for valve 140. The first phase of ..balloon 150..provides a bumper such that delivery .
device 142 is prevented from further advancement when the proximal end of balloon 150 (i.e., the first phase of. balloon 150) reaches the region -of l.eft. ventricl=e 26 just proximal to the aortic valve sit.e.
[0112] Continued expansion of balloon 3:50 causes base ring 154 of valve 140 to expand. As base ring 154 expands, hooks 156 may bite intb remaining aortic rim 141. Alternatively, hooks 156 may not.pen.etra=te_..
-rim 141, but rather grasp the rim tightly. 'Commissure support tissue 158 also begins to open up. In some -embodiments of the present invention, valve 140 includes distal stent-like structure 152 to support a
When the fluoroscopic (marker position) and.sonographio (intracardiac ultrasound) target sites are congruent, the proper position for valve deployment has been located. .At that. moment, valve 140 may be deployed, as described below.
[0110] Additionally,, valve delivery device 142 may.-contain two.radioopaque markers. With the-cor naries .being..visualized with fluoroscopy, the surgeon could visualize the alignment of the two marker bands.on delivery device 142. Thus, the surgeon wouldbe able to properly orient the valve sudh that.the commissure posts are properly positioned upon valve deployment.
[0111] ' Valve delivery device 142 may terminate in two phase balloon 150, as shown in FIG..15.
Alternatively, the end of device 142 carrying valve 140 may have two separately operabl.e balloons. The.first -phase of balloon 150 may be inflated to provide a positioning guide for valve 140. The first phase of ..balloon 150..provides a bumper such that delivery .
device 142 is prevented from further advancement when the proximal end of balloon 150 (i.e., the first phase of. balloon 150) reaches the region -of l.eft. ventricl=e 26 just proximal to the aortic valve sit.e.
[0112] Continued expansion of balloon 3:50 causes base ring 154 of valve 140 to expand. As base ring 154 expands, hooks 156 may bite intb remaining aortic rim 141. Alternatively, hooks 156 may not.pen.etra=te_..
-rim 141, but rather grasp the rim tightly. 'Commissure support tissue 158 also begins to open up. In some -embodiments of the present invention, valve 140 includes distal stent-like structure 152 to support a
- 35 -r-eplacement aortic valve distal to coronary sinuses 82 -and 84 in sino-tubular junction 36.
[0113] During expansion, intracardiac ult.rasound and fluoroscopy can be used to monitor the orientation and placement of valve 140. Before-valve 14:0 is fully expanded, the surgeon may rotate delivery device 142 such that.the spaces between commissure supports.158-align with coronary sinuses 82' and 84-: - Upon full expansion of ring 154 (see FIG.. 16)-, hooks 156 may fully engage rim 141, and hooks 156 and rim 141 may be partially embedded-in aortic wall 151. Stent-1<ike structure 152 may engage aortic wall 151.in sino-.tubular junction region 36. Commissure supports.l58 will be fully expanded, too. Support structure 152 may expand in unison with base ring 154.. Altexnatively;:
valve placement may take place in a stepped process, wherein bas.e ring 154 expands and secures the base of the valve before support structure 152 expands to secure the distal end of the valve. The location and functiori of new valve. 140 are. identif ied 'and monitored with IVUS,. intracardiac ultrasound, and/or fluor-oscopy..
Once placement and function is satisfactory to the surgeon, balloon 150 is deflated, and valve =delivery deviee 142 is removed from left ventri-cle 26.
[0114] The implantation process shoulTd be done quickly, because there will be' a brief total occlusi-on.:
of the aorta. It may be desirahle to block the inflow to the heart. - Thus, the heart is not straining to-.-pump blood out, and a dangerous lowering of the patient's ---heart rate may be prevented. [0115] -Valve delivery device 142 may be designed to draw the native leaflets downward when a new valve is being implanted over top of an existing diseased valve.
[0113] During expansion, intracardiac ult.rasound and fluoroscopy can be used to monitor the orientation and placement of valve 140. Before-valve 14:0 is fully expanded, the surgeon may rotate delivery device 142 such that.the spaces between commissure supports.158-align with coronary sinuses 82' and 84-: - Upon full expansion of ring 154 (see FIG.. 16)-, hooks 156 may fully engage rim 141, and hooks 156 and rim 141 may be partially embedded-in aortic wall 151. Stent-1<ike structure 152 may engage aortic wall 151.in sino-.tubular junction region 36. Commissure supports.l58 will be fully expanded, too. Support structure 152 may expand in unison with base ring 154.. Altexnatively;:
valve placement may take place in a stepped process, wherein bas.e ring 154 expands and secures the base of the valve before support structure 152 expands to secure the distal end of the valve. The location and functiori of new valve. 140 are. identif ied 'and monitored with IVUS,. intracardiac ultrasound, and/or fluor-oscopy..
Once placement and function is satisfactory to the surgeon, balloon 150 is deflated, and valve =delivery deviee 142 is removed from left ventri-cle 26.
[0114] The implantation process shoulTd be done quickly, because there will be' a brief total occlusi-on.:
of the aorta. It may be desirahle to block the inflow to the heart. - Thus, the heart is not straining to-.-pump blood out, and a dangerous lowering of the patient's ---heart rate may be prevented. [0115] -Valve delivery device 142 may be designed to draw the native leaflets downward when a new valve is being implanted over top of an existing diseased valve.
- 36 -The native leaflets.could obstruct.blood flow: to-the ' coronary arteries. However, pulling the native leaflets downward before compressing them against'the --aorta-wall would prevent su-ch*'occlusion.
[0116] In some embodiments of the present invention, new valve 140 may be a self-expanding valve that -can be implanted without the use of a balloon. -Base ring 154, hooks 156, and stent-like structure 152 may be constr:ucted of nitinol or some other shape-memory or self-expanding material. In some embodiments, valve 140 may be deployed by mechanical means, such a8 by releasing a lasso that surrounds the exterior of valve 140 or by operating a mechanical expansion device-within valve 140.
[0117] In certain embodiments of the.present invention, valve 140.may not have ast.ent-likesupport structure at the distal end (i.e., st.ent-like strtzcture 152). If commissure supports 158 are constructed from or supported by a stiff eriough support post, valve 140 may not-be fixed-to the-aorta at its distal end. The mounting at base ring 154 may sufficiently secure valve 140 in "place t-o function normally and not obstruct blood flow to the,coronary.
arteries.
[0118] Valve 140 may be secured in plaac.e by any suitable method.for anchoring tissue within the body. "
The radial expansion forces of base ring 1,54 may be strong enough to secure valve 140 against dislodgmen.t by radial strength alone. If no native valve rim remains, hooks 156 may be designed-to grasp-aortic wall 151. Mechanically placed sutures or staples could be used to secure valve 14~0 in place. Furthermore,
[0116] In some embodiments of the present invention, new valve 140 may be a self-expanding valve that -can be implanted without the use of a balloon. -Base ring 154, hooks 156, and stent-like structure 152 may be constr:ucted of nitinol or some other shape-memory or self-expanding material. In some embodiments, valve 140 may be deployed by mechanical means, such a8 by releasing a lasso that surrounds the exterior of valve 140 or by operating a mechanical expansion device-within valve 140.
[0117] In certain embodiments of the.present invention, valve 140.may not have ast.ent-likesupport structure at the distal end (i.e., st.ent-like strtzcture 152). If commissure supports 158 are constructed from or supported by a stiff eriough support post, valve 140 may not-be fixed-to the-aorta at its distal end. The mounting at base ring 154 may sufficiently secure valve 140 in "place t-o function normally and not obstruct blood flow to the,coronary.
arteries.
[0118] Valve 140 may be secured in plaac.e by any suitable method.for anchoring tissue within the body. "
The radial expansion forces of base ring 1,54 may be strong enough to secure valve 140 against dislodgmen.t by radial strength alone. If no native valve rim remains, hooks 156 may be designed-to grasp-aortic wall 151. Mechanically placed sutures or staples could be used to secure valve 14~0 in place. Furthermore,
- 37 -biocompatible glue could be used to secure valve 140 in the appropriate position.
[0119] During a va-lve implantation procedure, it may be desirable to have the ability to retract exparision of new valve 140. If the commissures are not pr-operly-' aligned with the cororiary arteri.es or if the valve is not properly positioned within the native annulus, -retracting the expansion would enable repositioning or -' realignment of,the valve. Such-a retraction technique is illustrated in FI-G. 23 wherein valve 23O.isone illustration of a possible embodiment of valve 140.
[0120] Valve 230 ha-s radially expandable support ring 232' and radially expandable mounting structure 231. Mounting structure 231-may be a sinusoidal ring of nitinol wire.. Mounting structure 231 is attached to wires 237,...238, and 239 at points 234, 235, and-236,.respec.tively. By advancing tube 233 or withdrawing wires 237,'238, and 239,.
mounting structure.231 may be drawn radially inward,.
effectively retracting=the expansion of valve 230.
Other means of retracting valve expans3.oncould be employed.in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
[0121] In some embodiments of the pres.en=t invention, the dilated opening in myocardium 40.is sealed with an .automatic closure devi-ce. The automatic closur-e device may be-part of access device 60. Alt.ernatively; the automatic closure device may be inserted through,a-c-cess-de.vice 60 such that removal-of access device 60 leaves the automatic closure device behind. _ [0122] For example, FIG. 17 shows aut.omati-c.c1os.u-r-e device 172 being delivered with closure delivery device 170. Closure device 172 may include proximal
[0119] During a va-lve implantation procedure, it may be desirable to have the ability to retract exparision of new valve 140. If the commissures are not pr-operly-' aligned with the cororiary arteri.es or if the valve is not properly positioned within the native annulus, -retracting the expansion would enable repositioning or -' realignment of,the valve. Such-a retraction technique is illustrated in FI-G. 23 wherein valve 23O.isone illustration of a possible embodiment of valve 140.
[0120] Valve 230 ha-s radially expandable support ring 232' and radially expandable mounting structure 231. Mounting structure 231-may be a sinusoidal ring of nitinol wire.. Mounting structure 231 is attached to wires 237,...238, and 239 at points 234, 235, and-236,.respec.tively. By advancing tube 233 or withdrawing wires 237,'238, and 239,.
mounting structure.231 may be drawn radially inward,.
effectively retracting=the expansion of valve 230.
Other means of retracting valve expans3.oncould be employed.in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
[0121] In some embodiments of the pres.en=t invention, the dilated opening in myocardium 40.is sealed with an .automatic closure devi-ce. The automatic closur-e device may be-part of access device 60. Alt.ernatively; the automatic closure device may be inserted through,a-c-cess-de.vice 60 such that removal-of access device 60 leaves the automatic closure device behind. _ [0122] For example, FIG. 17 shows aut.omati-c.c1os.u-r-e device 172 being delivered with closure delivery device 170. Closure device 172 may include proximal
- 38 -umbrella 174,.-distal umbrella 178, arid connecting shaft 176 therebetween. Delivery rod 171 may.be used to advance proximal umbrella 174 from delivery device 170 such that umbrella 174 opens. Balloons. -6-1' 'and 62 of- access device 60 are -deflated. Then,. both acce-ss device 60 and delivery devi-ce 170 are withdrawn from heart 10. Umbrella 174 will.contact- the inner-surface of myocardium 40, as shown in FIG. 18. Upon further withdrawal of ac.cess device 60 and.de.liv_ery.
device 170, distal umbrella.178 will be permitted.to deploy. Upon deployment of--umbrella 178, the hole formed in myocardium 40 will- be seal.ed. Myocardium .4-0 may be sealed using any acceptable-automatic closure--device. Alternatively, myocardium 40 may be sutured closed. Additionally, myocardium 40. may be closed with any.known closure device, such as an AmplatzerTM.
occlusion device, other double-button device, plug, or laser plug.
[0123] Bleeding into the space betw.een-the myocardium'and-the.pericardium should be prevented.
The myocardium can be closed without a need to close.
the pericardium. However, if the pericardi.um is-=t-o-be sealed with the automatic closure-devi-ce; the seal must be'tight enough to prevent bleeding int,o the void between the two.
[0124] The percutaneous femoral access site will also need to be sealed. This may be done with.sutures, or with a self-closing device such as an AngiosealTM
Hemostatic Puncture Closure Device.
-[0125] . Implantable valves in accordance wi>t-h the preferred embodiments of the present invention may take on a number of forms. However, the implaintable valves will likely exhibit several benefi=cial characteristi.cs.
device 170, distal umbrella.178 will be permitted.to deploy. Upon deployment of--umbrella 178, the hole formed in myocardium 40 will- be seal.ed. Myocardium .4-0 may be sealed using any acceptable-automatic closure--device. Alternatively, myocardium 40 may be sutured closed. Additionally, myocardium 40. may be closed with any.known closure device, such as an AmplatzerTM.
occlusion device, other double-button device, plug, or laser plug.
[0123] Bleeding into the space betw.een-the myocardium'and-the.pericardium should be prevented.
The myocardium can be closed without a need to close.
the pericardium. However, if the pericardi.um is-=t-o-be sealed with the automatic closure-devi-ce; the seal must be'tight enough to prevent bleeding int,o the void between the two.
[0124] The percutaneous femoral access site will also need to be sealed. This may be done with.sutures, or with a self-closing device such as an AngiosealTM
Hemostatic Puncture Closure Device.
-[0125] . Implantable valves in accordance wi>t-h the preferred embodiments of the present invention may take on a number of forms. However, the implaintable valves will likely exhibit several benefi=cial characteristi.cs.
39 -Implantable valves should preferably be--construct.ed of as li-ttle material--as possible, and should be easily -collapsible.- The valve may be radially-compressed to a size significantly smaller than its_deployed diameter for delivery: The implantable valve:orsupport elements of the valve may contain Gothic arch-type-structural support elements to efficiently support and maintain the valve once it.is impl-anted.
[0126] The implantable valve- may have an, outer stent that is installed before deploying the valve structure.
Valves manufactured in accordance with the principl=es of the present invention are preferably constru=cted.of biocompatible materials. =Some of the materials may be-bioabsorbable, so that.shortly after the implantation-procedure, only the anchoring device and tissue valve remain permanently implanted. The valve leaflets may be composed of homograph valve tissue, animal ti=ssue, valve rebuild material, pericardium, synthetics, or alloys, such as a thin nitinol mesh. -[0127] Implantabl=e val=ves in accordanc.e with the principles of the present invention may be drug eluding to prevent restenosis by inhibiting c=ellular division or by preventing reapposition of calcium. The drug may act as an active barrier that prevents the f-ormati-on-of calcium on the valve. Additionally,.the drug may stimulate healing of the new valve with the aorta.
Furthermore; the implantable valves are preferab.ly--treated to resist calcification. The support elements of the implantable valve may be exterior to the valve.
(e.g., between the new valve tissue-and the aorta wall), interior to the valve (e.g., valve tissue-is between the support elements and the aorta wall),-or_ may form,an endoskeleton of the valve {e.g., support
[0126] The implantable valve- may have an, outer stent that is installed before deploying the valve structure.
Valves manufactured in accordance with the principl=es of the present invention are preferably constru=cted.of biocompatible materials. =Some of the materials may be-bioabsorbable, so that.shortly after the implantation-procedure, only the anchoring device and tissue valve remain permanently implanted. The valve leaflets may be composed of homograph valve tissue, animal ti=ssue, valve rebuild material, pericardium, synthetics, or alloys, such as a thin nitinol mesh. -[0127] Implantabl=e val=ves in accordanc.e with the principles of the present invention may be drug eluding to prevent restenosis by inhibiting c=ellular division or by preventing reapposition of calcium. The drug may act as an active barrier that prevents the f-ormati-on-of calcium on the valve. Additionally,.the drug may stimulate healing of the new valve with the aorta.
Furthermore; the implantable valves are preferab.ly--treated to resist calcification. The support elements of the implantable valve may be exterior to the valve.
(e.g., between the new valve tissue-and the aorta wall), interior to the valve (e.g., valve tissue-is between the support elements and the aorta wall),-or_ may form,an endoskeleton of the valve {e.g., support
- 40 -elements of the valve may be-within the tissue of the implantable valve).
[0-128] FIGS. 24726 illustrate new valves that-could be -used for replacement or.implantation procedures in, accordance with the principles-of the present _ invention. 'Va1ve 240 of FIG. 24 has sinusoidai attachment member 241 encircling the-base of commis-sure.
posts-242, 243-, and 244.~ Attachment member 241 may be any radially compressible and expandable member.. Member 241 of FIG. 24-has proximal-peaks 245..and distal peaks 246 which may be turned outward. Peaks 245 and 246 may be better suited to engage the wall of the aorta when the peaks -are ~ turried outward. Peaks. 245, ..
and 246 may -also be pointed or sharpened so that th-ey ;."
penetrate the aorta wall. In embodiments in which a,:
small rim of native valve has been.left behind after resection, peaks 245 and 246 may be biased tib c.].-ose ou:twardly, effectively biting the rim of remaining.
tissue. Commissure posts 242, 243, and 244 and-the valve's leaflets.(not shown) =fold and collapse-when member 241 is radially compressed for delivery.
[0129] Valve 240 may have distalmounting ring 248 in-some embodiments. Ring 248 may engage.the distal portion of the sino-tubular junction.. Ring 248-may...
have segments 249 that are biased radially outward -so...
as to more securely engage the inner wall of the aorta.
The-repla-cement valve may be designed to mimic the natural curvature of the sino-tubular junct'i-on. This curvature- creates a natural. bulge, in which the ..
replacement valve may be able.to.secure itself against dislodgement. .
[0130] Valve 250 of FIG. 25 shows ti-ssue 252 inside stent frame 254. Tissue 252, which formsthe i,eafl:ets
[0-128] FIGS. 24726 illustrate new valves that-could be -used for replacement or.implantation procedures in, accordance with the principles-of the present _ invention. 'Va1ve 240 of FIG. 24 has sinusoidai attachment member 241 encircling the-base of commis-sure.
posts-242, 243-, and 244.~ Attachment member 241 may be any radially compressible and expandable member.. Member 241 of FIG. 24-has proximal-peaks 245..and distal peaks 246 which may be turned outward. Peaks 245 and 246 may be better suited to engage the wall of the aorta when the peaks -are ~ turried outward. Peaks. 245, ..
and 246 may -also be pointed or sharpened so that th-ey ;."
penetrate the aorta wall. In embodiments in which a,:
small rim of native valve has been.left behind after resection, peaks 245 and 246 may be biased tib c.].-ose ou:twardly, effectively biting the rim of remaining.
tissue. Commissure posts 242, 243, and 244 and-the valve's leaflets.(not shown) =fold and collapse-when member 241 is radially compressed for delivery.
[0129] Valve 240 may have distalmounting ring 248 in-some embodiments. Ring 248 may engage.the distal portion of the sino-tubular junction.. Ring 248-may...
have segments 249 that are biased radially outward -so...
as to more securely engage the inner wall of the aorta.
The-repla-cement valve may be designed to mimic the natural curvature of the sino-tubular junct'i-on. This curvature- creates a natural. bulge, in which the ..
replacement valve may be able.to.secure itself against dislodgement. .
[0130] Valve 250 of FIG. 25 shows ti-ssue 252 inside stent frame 254. Tissue 252, which formsthe i,eafl:ets
- 41 -of tYie implantable valve may be engineered and/or grown ..-directly inside of stent frame 254. Alternatively, tissue 252-may be glued or sutured to stent frame 254.
Stent frame 252 may incorporate peaks that are tu-rn,ed' outward that may have pointed or sharpened tips.-like, those described' with respect *to valve-240 of'.F.IG'.'' 24*.
Also,. ring 256 may have hook features such as hooks 15.6-of FIG. 15. ' Stent frame 252 .may be constructed from a shape, memory or~other self-expanding material...
Alternatively, -stent frame 252 may be construc .ed-from stainless steel or other materials that.are balloon expanded or mechanically expanded.
[0131] Valve 260 of-FIG: 26 illustrates one embodiment of a low profile valve-. -Such a low p-ro.file .
valve may reduce the likelihood of coronary-artery.
obstruction. Valve.260 may comprise any--number of leaflets. Valve 260 is illustratively shown with five leaflets (i.e., leaflets 261, 262,'263, 264..and 265).
The leaflets overlap one.another in a domino-type _ .'arrangement. Leaflet 265 is the top-most leaflet, overlapping the left side of leaflet. 264.. The right side of.leaflet 264 overlaps the left side-of-leaflet 263, and so on with leaflet 261 being the bottom-most leaflet. 'i'he leaflets may be arranged such that they overlap one another in a-clockwis.e or.a counterclockwise fashion. Valve 260. may appear to open like the iris of a camera, when -viewed froni the top (as shown in FIG. 26). The leaflets actually rise out~of the plane of the valve annulus. Howev-er, becau=se: of the valve's very low profile, no commissure supports-are needed.
[0132] Additionally, spiral, or r-oll4ed valv,es may :be used in the implantation or replacement pr-oc,edure.
Stent frame 252 may incorporate peaks that are tu-rn,ed' outward that may have pointed or sharpened tips.-like, those described' with respect *to valve-240 of'.F.IG'.'' 24*.
Also,. ring 256 may have hook features such as hooks 15.6-of FIG. 15. ' Stent frame 252 .may be constructed from a shape, memory or~other self-expanding material...
Alternatively, -stent frame 252 may be construc .ed-from stainless steel or other materials that.are balloon expanded or mechanically expanded.
[0131] Valve 260 of-FIG: 26 illustrates one embodiment of a low profile valve-. -Such a low p-ro.file .
valve may reduce the likelihood of coronary-artery.
obstruction. Valve.260 may comprise any--number of leaflets. Valve 260 is illustratively shown with five leaflets (i.e., leaflets 261, 262,'263, 264..and 265).
The leaflets overlap one.another in a domino-type _ .'arrangement. Leaflet 265 is the top-most leaflet, overlapping the left side of leaflet. 264.. The right side of.leaflet 264 overlaps the left side-of-leaflet 263, and so on with leaflet 261 being the bottom-most leaflet. 'i'he leaflets may be arranged such that they overlap one another in a-clockwis.e or.a counterclockwise fashion. Valve 260. may appear to open like the iris of a camera, when -viewed froni the top (as shown in FIG. 26). The leaflets actually rise out~of the plane of the valve annulus. Howev-er, becau=se: of the valve's very low profile, no commissure supports-are needed.
[0132] Additionally, spiral, or r-oll4ed valv,es may :be used in the implantation or replacement pr-oc,edure.
- 42 -Such valves unwind instead of being-radially expanded.-Rolled valves are reduced in diameter for percutaneous or__minimally invasive implantation by rolling.the'valve material into a spiral.
[0133] It. may be benefici-a,i to repla.ce...an insufficien~t valve with a new valve-that is designed -so -.
that it does.not dilateto the size.of the diseased valve. Insufficient valves do not fully close;.
permitting regurgitation in:the blood fl=ow. This is often the result of a dilated valve annulus, which.does_ not allow the valve leaflets to come together in the center. Therefore, it may be desirable. for the- new valve to f il1 a smaller annulus. This c.an. be achi,ev:ed-by designing a valve such as valve 270.of.F.IG..:.27.
Valve 270 has fluid-tight membrane 276. Thus,.while.
support structure 272 dilates to the diameter o.f-the diseased valve's annulus, leaflets 274 of the replacement valve'operate in an annulus of fixed size determined by membrane 276..
[0134] In some embodiments of,the present.invention, the new valve may be designed to be exchangeable. Many . replacement heart valves have a lif~e expectancy'of 10-20 years. : Therefore, many patients will require follow-up valve replacements. Certain stru=ctu-ral' components of the heart valve ~e.g., the base ring, hooks, etc.) could be permanent,- while the tis'sue leaflets may be exchangeable. It may be preferable to simply dilate the old valve with the new valve..
[0135] . In some embodiments of the present invention, a valve implantation procedure may_take pla-ce "of f-pump, "'but the pati.ent' s heart may be temporarily arrested. The patient's heart is stopped using fibrillation. A surgeon will have just.under three
[0133] It. may be benefici-a,i to repla.ce...an insufficien~t valve with a new valve-that is designed -so -.
that it does.not dilateto the size.of the diseased valve. Insufficient valves do not fully close;.
permitting regurgitation in:the blood fl=ow. This is often the result of a dilated valve annulus, which.does_ not allow the valve leaflets to come together in the center. Therefore, it may be desirable. for the- new valve to f il1 a smaller annulus. This c.an. be achi,ev:ed-by designing a valve such as valve 270.of.F.IG..:.27.
Valve 270 has fluid-tight membrane 276. Thus,.while.
support structure 272 dilates to the diameter o.f-the diseased valve's annulus, leaflets 274 of the replacement valve'operate in an annulus of fixed size determined by membrane 276..
[0134] In some embodiments of,the present.invention, the new valve may be designed to be exchangeable. Many . replacement heart valves have a lif~e expectancy'of 10-20 years. : Therefore, many patients will require follow-up valve replacements. Certain stru=ctu-ral' components of the heart valve ~e.g., the base ring, hooks, etc.) could be permanent,- while the tis'sue leaflets may be exchangeable. It may be preferable to simply dilate the old valve with the new valve..
[0135] . In some embodiments of the present invention, a valve implantation procedure may_take pla-ce "of f-pump, "'but the pati.ent' s heart may be temporarily arrested. The patient's heart is stopped using fibrillation. A surgeon will have just.under three
- 43 -minutes to perform the surgical procedure.without, risking harm to the.patient. However, the anesthetized patient could be cooled to provide the surgeon with more.time without increasing the risk for brain damage.
[013.6] Once the patient's heart is stopped, an incision is made to:the aorta just di:st.al to the.. aortic valve. Blood is'cleared from_this_region so that the surgeon can visualize the. valve site. Using a delivery.
device like that described above (exc.ept making.a.
retrograde approach in this ca-se), the new valve is implanted directly over the-diseased..valve. Because the valve is being installed in a. retrograde approach,.
the native leafl.ets will be pushed downward before:
being compressed against the aorta wall. -Therefore, there is no concern of coronary artery occlusion.
[0137] Once the new valve is installed, the surgical site inside the aor.ta is cleared of air, and a side bite clamp is placed on the lesion. . The h.ear.t. is restarted with the electrodes that were used to st:op it previously...Once the heart is beating again, the clamped.lesion is sutured closed. An introducer dev%ce (similar to access device 60) can be used at the incision site to prevent the. ne,ed for :cleari,ng the blood from the surgical si.t:e and later deairing the _ site.
[0138] There are numerous proc-edures that may be performed transapically in aceordance with the principles'of the present invention. The.followi.=sig describes several of the illustrative procedures that -may be performed via a transapical access device.
[0139] Insufficient mitral valves often result fr.om a dilated posterior 1-eaflet. FIGS. 28-3'0._demonstrat.e a.-.
tool that could 'be used to repair an insufficient
[013.6] Once the patient's heart is stopped, an incision is made to:the aorta just di:st.al to the.. aortic valve. Blood is'cleared from_this_region so that the surgeon can visualize the. valve site. Using a delivery.
device like that described above (exc.ept making.a.
retrograde approach in this ca-se), the new valve is implanted directly over the-diseased..valve. Because the valve is being installed in a. retrograde approach,.
the native leafl.ets will be pushed downward before:
being compressed against the aorta wall. -Therefore, there is no concern of coronary artery occlusion.
[0137] Once the new valve is installed, the surgical site inside the aor.ta is cleared of air, and a side bite clamp is placed on the lesion. . The h.ear.t. is restarted with the electrodes that were used to st:op it previously...Once the heart is beating again, the clamped.lesion is sutured closed. An introducer dev%ce (similar to access device 60) can be used at the incision site to prevent the. ne,ed for :cleari,ng the blood from the surgical si.t:e and later deairing the _ site.
[0138] There are numerous proc-edures that may be performed transapically in aceordance with the principles'of the present invention. The.followi.=sig describes several of the illustrative procedures that -may be performed via a transapical access device.
[0139] Insufficient mitral valves often result fr.om a dilated posterior 1-eaflet. FIGS. 28-3'0._demonstrat.e a.-.
tool that could 'be used to repair an insufficient
- 44 -mitral valve via a transapical access devic.e. Repair tool 280 may have U-shaped head 282 and single-pronged ., ,. ,.
head 284. Heads 282 and 284 may be operably attached-by hinge 288. When posterior leaflet 29,0 (F I.G. 29) is inserted between heads 282 "aiid 284, haridles 283. and 285' can be squeezed'together to cause'a portion.- of posterior leaflet 290 to be'drawn.downward. At this, point, attachment tool 286 can deploy connector 300 (FIG. 30) to retain posterior leaflet 290 in a constrained state, repairing any excess diiation,of the mitral annulus. Connector 300 may be a surgical staple, mechanical suture, or other suitable connector:
[0140] Aortic dissection'is another def:ect that may be repaired via transapical access'to the heart.
Aortic dissection occurs from a tear or*damage to the inner wall of the aorta. Aortic dissection may be caused.by traumatic injury-or connective tissue diseases such as Marfan syndrome or Ehlers-Danlos'.
syndrome, for example. Aortic dissection'may result in atherosclerosis orhigh bl.ood pressure. As shown in FIG. 31, aortic dissection 318 may result'in void 319.
[0141] Aortic dissection repair device 310 :may be transapically inserted into a patient via acc:e-ss device 311 (substantially similar to acc=ess device 60 of FIG. 6). Repair device 310 , may include balloon 312 and catheter 314 and may be guided by guidewire 316.
Though not shown, catheter 314 may include several lumens (e.g., a balloon inflation lumen, a guidewire lumen, and a glue delivery lumen).
[01421. *Once repair device 310 is properly located, balloon -312 may be inflated as shown in FIG. 32. The inflation of balloon 312 may cause needles 320 to penetrate aortic'dissection 318 such that"the tips of
head 284. Heads 282 and 284 may be operably attached-by hinge 288. When posterior leaflet 29,0 (F I.G. 29) is inserted between heads 282 "aiid 284, haridles 283. and 285' can be squeezed'together to cause'a portion.- of posterior leaflet 290 to be'drawn.downward. At this, point, attachment tool 286 can deploy connector 300 (FIG. 30) to retain posterior leaflet 290 in a constrained state, repairing any excess diiation,of the mitral annulus. Connector 300 may be a surgical staple, mechanical suture, or other suitable connector:
[0140] Aortic dissection'is another def:ect that may be repaired via transapical access'to the heart.
Aortic dissection occurs from a tear or*damage to the inner wall of the aorta. Aortic dissection may be caused.by traumatic injury-or connective tissue diseases such as Marfan syndrome or Ehlers-Danlos'.
syndrome, for example. Aortic dissection'may result in atherosclerosis orhigh bl.ood pressure. As shown in FIG. 31, aortic dissection 318 may result'in void 319.
[0141] Aortic dissection repair device 310 :may be transapically inserted into a patient via acc:e-ss device 311 (substantially similar to acc=ess device 60 of FIG. 6). Repair device 310 , may include balloon 312 and catheter 314 and may be guided by guidewire 316.
Though not shown, catheter 314 may include several lumens (e.g., a balloon inflation lumen, a guidewire lumen, and a glue delivery lumen).
[01421. *Once repair device 310 is properly located, balloon -312 may be inflated as shown in FIG. 32. The inflation of balloon 312 may cause needles 320 to penetrate aortic'dissection 318 such that"the tips of
- 45 -needles 320 are exp.osed to void 319. A biologically compatible glue may be injected through needles 320 via the glue delivery lumen (not shown) of catheter 314.
Further inflation of.balloon 312 may ensure that dissection 3:1.8 is securely affixed to the aorta wall..by~ '.-the-biologically compatible glue.
[0143~] In order to make sure that the biologically compatible glue is only injected into void 319, and'not:
the remainder of the aorta (which may introduce the biologically compatible glue to the circulatory system), dye may first be inj ect:ed through select channels (i.e., needles 320). This will...allow a.
surgeon to determine if injected glue would onl.yend up in the desired locations. 'Repair device 310 may then be rotated to align the*:needl.es that will inject the biologically compatible glue with void,319.
Alternatively, the needles that will .be. used to inj.ect.
the glue may be selectable so that'the surgeon activates, only the .needles--aligned with_ void 319..
[0144] Because balloon 312 fully occludes the aorta, balloon'312 may be doughnut-shaped to allow blood to pass, like balloon 330 of FI-G. 33. Additionally, balloon 330 may include VAD device 332 to pump blood from the proximal side of balloon 330 (at inlet ports 334) to the distal side of balloon 330 (at outlet ports 336). The repair device may still include needles 338. The aortic.dissecti.on repair proc.edu-re may be monitored with any of the visualization equipment discussed in more detail above. Once the aortic dissection has been repaired, balloon 312 or-330 may be deflated, and repair device 310 is removed ft~om the patient.
Further inflation of.balloon 312 may ensure that dissection 3:1.8 is securely affixed to the aorta wall..by~ '.-the-biologically compatible glue.
[0143~] In order to make sure that the biologically compatible glue is only injected into void 319, and'not:
the remainder of the aorta (which may introduce the biologically compatible glue to the circulatory system), dye may first be inj ect:ed through select channels (i.e., needles 320). This will...allow a.
surgeon to determine if injected glue would onl.yend up in the desired locations. 'Repair device 310 may then be rotated to align the*:needl.es that will inject the biologically compatible glue with void,319.
Alternatively, the needles that will .be. used to inj.ect.
the glue may be selectable so that'the surgeon activates, only the .needles--aligned with_ void 319..
[0144] Because balloon 312 fully occludes the aorta, balloon'312 may be doughnut-shaped to allow blood to pass, like balloon 330 of FI-G. 33. Additionally, balloon 330 may include VAD device 332 to pump blood from the proximal side of balloon 330 (at inlet ports 334) to the distal side of balloon 330 (at outlet ports 336). The repair device may still include needles 338. The aortic.dissecti.on repair proc.edu-re may be monitored with any of the visualization equipment discussed in more detail above. Once the aortic dissection has been repaired, balloon 312 or-330 may be deflated, and repair device 310 is removed ft~om the patient.
- 46 -[0145] Left ventricular aneurysms are another-deformity of the heart that may be treated -transapically. The heart muscle in the area of a- blood vessel blockage can die,over time. =The healing--rocess may form 'a scar that could thin and stretch to -form- a.
ventricular aneurysm. Such aneurysms may be repa.ired.
as described-below.
[0146], Left ventricular aneurysrn..340 may .form in left ventricle 341 of 'a patient,'as shown 3n ,F1G.. 34. =...
Because aneurysm 340 can cause the heart to work.ha=rder.
over time and result in eventual heart-failur-e,.the aneurysm-should be treated. Aneurysm r.epair ~device'336. .
may be inserted through access d-evice 344 (substantially like access device 60 of FIG.- 6) .- .
Repair device 346 may include liquid filled bol=ster 342 that is mounted inside left ventricular.aneurysm 3 40.
Bolster 342 may be mounted with a biologically compatible glue, by mechanical means, or by any ot}ier_ suitable mounting technique.
[0147] In -some embodiments.-of = the present invention, aneurysm'340 may be repaired by.pulling the ends of aneurysm 340 together, as depicted by F1=G. 35. In such embodiments, aneurysm repair device 350 may:be used to deploy hooks 352 and 354. Hooks 352 and 354 may grasp the interior of the heart at the extremes of'the aneurysm and then draw the aneurysm clos.ed, once the aneurysm has been drawn together, any suitable technique can be used to secure the aneurysm in the closed position (e.g., biologically compatible glue_, surgital -staples, mechanically placed sutures, etc.) Once the aneurysm has been fully seal-ed-, -r.epair device 350 may be withdrawn from the pat3ent.
ventricular aneurysm. Such aneurysms may be repa.ired.
as described-below.
[0146], Left ventricular aneurysrn..340 may .form in left ventricle 341 of 'a patient,'as shown 3n ,F1G.. 34. =...
Because aneurysm 340 can cause the heart to work.ha=rder.
over time and result in eventual heart-failur-e,.the aneurysm-should be treated. Aneurysm r.epair ~device'336. .
may be inserted through access d-evice 344 (substantially like access device 60 of FIG.- 6) .- .
Repair device 346 may include liquid filled bol=ster 342 that is mounted inside left ventricular.aneurysm 3 40.
Bolster 342 may be mounted with a biologically compatible glue, by mechanical means, or by any ot}ier_ suitable mounting technique.
[0147] In -some embodiments.-of = the present invention, aneurysm'340 may be repaired by.pulling the ends of aneurysm 340 together, as depicted by F1=G. 35. In such embodiments, aneurysm repair device 350 may:be used to deploy hooks 352 and 354. Hooks 352 and 354 may grasp the interior of the heart at the extremes of'the aneurysm and then draw the aneurysm clos.ed, once the aneurysm has been drawn together, any suitable technique can be used to secure the aneurysm in the closed position (e.g., biologically compatible glue_, surgital -staples, mechanically placed sutures, etc.) Once the aneurysm has been fully seal-ed-, -r.epair device 350 may be withdrawn from the pat3ent.
- 47 .-[0148] In some embodiments of the present inventi.on, endoprostheses.maybe placed percutaneously, transapically, or v.ia any combination of surgical approaches. Endoprostheses may be placed iii the, ascending aorta that have arms_ capable of -. extending -into the coronary arteries. Endoprostheses for the .ascending.aorta could also include a replacement valve or a valved'stent.. Endoprostheses for the descendir-ig.
-aorta could also be placed'transapically or..
.
percutaneously, for example, to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm.
[0149] Additionally, endoprosthesses may.be placed. i~n the aortic arch.. One embodiment of an endoprosthe-sis:
for the aortic arch is shown in FIG.. 40.
Endoprosthesis 402 may be placed in aortic arch 4-0,0.
Furthermore, endoprosthesis 402 may.i-nclude.arms 4'03, 405, and 407 that extend into bra:chiocephalic artery 404, left common carotid.artery 406,. and ].eft subclavian artery 408, respectively..
[0150] ..Endoprosthesis 402 may b.e-placed- using guidewires 410, 412,'414, and 416, as shown in FIG.41.
Guidewire 410 may pass through the -body of endoprosthesis 402, while guidewire-s 412, 414, and.416 .may pass through holes 4031, 4,051, a-nd 4~07' of the ..ends. .
of arms 403, 405, and 407, respectively. 4nee endoprosthesis 402 is properly positioned in aortic arch 400, arms 403, 405, and 407 may be extended to a position substantially perpendi=cular to the.body of endoprostheses 402. In order to aid the insertionof-the arms of endoprosthesis 402 into the respecti-ve arterial branches, small catheters, or other pushing devices, may be inserted over guidewir.es 412, .414, and -416 to manipulate .(e.g., push) the arms of the
-aorta could also be placed'transapically or..
.
percutaneously, for example, to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm.
[0149] Additionally, endoprosthesses may.be placed. i~n the aortic arch.. One embodiment of an endoprosthe-sis:
for the aortic arch is shown in FIG.. 40.
Endoprosthesis 402 may be placed in aortic arch 4-0,0.
Furthermore, endoprosthesis 402 may.i-nclude.arms 4'03, 405, and 407 that extend into bra:chiocephalic artery 404, left common carotid.artery 406,. and ].eft subclavian artery 408, respectively..
[0150] ..Endoprosthesis 402 may b.e-placed- using guidewires 410, 412,'414, and 416, as shown in FIG.41.
Guidewire 410 may pass through the -body of endoprosthesis 402, while guidewire-s 412, 414, and.416 .may pass through holes 4031, 4,051, a-nd 4~07' of the ..ends. .
of arms 403, 405, and 407, respectively. 4nee endoprosthesis 402 is properly positioned in aortic arch 400, arms 403, 405, and 407 may be extended to a position substantially perpendi=cular to the.body of endoprostheses 402. In order to aid the insertionof-the arms of endoprosthesis 402 into the respecti-ve arterial branches, small catheters, or other pushing devices, may be inserted over guidewir.es 412, .414, and -416 to manipulate .(e.g., push) the arms of the
- 48 -endoprosthesis. The arms and body of endoprosthesis 402 may be radially expanded once the-endo.prosthesis is properly positioned.
.. : .
["01511 -Currently, ventricular arrhythmiaa- are percutaneously repaired with radio frequency, co1d, heat,'or microwave that is applied to-the.offending tissue to destroy the source of the arrhythmia.
Ventricular arrhythm.ias could be--repaired transapically in accordance with-the principles of the pres-ent invention. Radio frequency, cold, heat, or microwave devices can be introduced through an access device like access device 60 of.FIG. 6.
[0152] Hypertrophic .obstructions (i . e . , obst-ruetIons-.distal to a heart valve) and.subvalvular stenosis (i . e., an obstruction proximal to a heart valve). may also be treated transapically. Devi,ce.s such as those described above to resect a diseased valve could..be inserted transapically to cut away the hypertrophie or subvalvular obstruction. -The extra tissue could be removed frorn the heart in the same way that the diseased valve is resected and 3removed. ~ _ [0153] Robotic technology similar to that currently used in operating rooms could be used to perform s=ome of the steps of the heart valve removal and ~~eplacement or implantation procedure. F-or example, it may be --desirable to have a robot perform the d,eli=cate-_ resection procedure via the access device.
Furthermore, a robot could-exercise pr-e.cision-in rotating and positioning the replacement valve:with proper_alignment of the commissure posts.-[0154] Because the heart valve ope<ration is being performed-inside one or more of the heart's .chambers;~
all of the equipment described above should be
.. : .
["01511 -Currently, ventricular arrhythmiaa- are percutaneously repaired with radio frequency, co1d, heat,'or microwave that is applied to-the.offending tissue to destroy the source of the arrhythmia.
Ventricular arrhythm.ias could be--repaired transapically in accordance with-the principles of the pres-ent invention. Radio frequency, cold, heat, or microwave devices can be introduced through an access device like access device 60 of.FIG. 6.
[0152] Hypertrophic .obstructions (i . e . , obst-ruetIons-.distal to a heart valve) and.subvalvular stenosis (i . e., an obstruction proximal to a heart valve). may also be treated transapically. Devi,ce.s such as those described above to resect a diseased valve could..be inserted transapically to cut away the hypertrophie or subvalvular obstruction. -The extra tissue could be removed frorn the heart in the same way that the diseased valve is resected and 3removed. ~ _ [0153] Robotic technology similar to that currently used in operating rooms could be used to perform s=ome of the steps of the heart valve removal and ~~eplacement or implantation procedure. F-or example, it may be --desirable to have a robot perform the d,eli=cate-_ resection procedure via the access device.
Furthermore, a robot could-exercise pr-e.cision-in rotating and positioning the replacement valve:with proper_alignment of the commissure posts.-[0154] Because the heart valve ope<ration is being performed-inside one or more of the heart's .chambers;~
all of the equipment described above should be
- 49 -.atraumat.ic to limit damage to the endothelial wall of:
.the heart..
[01551 It will be understood that the foregoing is only illustrative of the principles of the invention, and that various.modifications can be made by.thos.e .skilled in the art without departing from the scope.and...
spirit of the' invention. For exarnple, the order of -_.., some.steps..in the procedures that have been descrihed.=
are not critical and can be changed if desir.ed. Also, various steps may be performed with various techniques.
For example, the diseased valve may be reczlov.ed transapically, while the replacement valve is implanted percutaneously, or vice versa. The manner in wh.ich .visualization equipment and techniques are used for observation of the apparatus inside the pati.ent may vary. Many.surgical repair procedures can be performed on or near the heart in accordance with the princip?.es of the present invention.:. _
.the heart..
[01551 It will be understood that the foregoing is only illustrative of the principles of the invention, and that various.modifications can be made by.thos.e .skilled in the art without departing from the scope.and...
spirit of the' invention. For exarnple, the order of -_.., some.steps..in the procedures that have been descrihed.=
are not critical and can be changed if desir.ed. Also, various steps may be performed with various techniques.
For example, the diseased valve may be reczlov.ed transapically, while the replacement valve is implanted percutaneously, or vice versa. The manner in wh.ich .visualization equipment and techniques are used for observation of the apparatus inside the pati.ent may vary. Many.surgical repair procedures can be performed on or near the heart in accordance with the princip?.es of the present invention.:. _
Claims (45)
1. A method of operating on a patient comprising:
accessing the patient's heart;
installing an access device in a wall of the heart, the access device having means for preventing bleeding through the access device; and performing a surgical procedure.
accessing the patient's heart;
installing an access device in a wall of the heart, the access device having means for preventing bleeding through the access device; and performing a surgical procedure.
2. The method of claim 1further comprising resecting a native heart valve.
3. The method of claim 1 further comprising implanting a heart valve.
4. The method of claim 1 further comprising repairing an aortic dissection.
5. The method of claim 1 further comprising repairing a heart valve.
6. The method of claim 1 wherein installing the access device in the wall of the heart further comprises installing the access device in a ventricular apex of the heart.
7. A method for implanting a heart valve comprising:
accessing a patient's heart;
installing an access device in a wall of the heart, the access device having means for preventing bleeding through the access device;
inserting a valve delivery device through the access device; and installing the heart valve.
accessing a patient's heart;
installing an access device in a wall of the heart, the access device having means for preventing bleeding through the access device;
inserting a valve delivery device through the access device; and installing the heart valve.
8. The method of claim 7 further comprising resecting a native heart valve.
9. The method of claim 8 wherein the resecting the native heart valve is performed percutaneously and the installing the heart valve is performed transapically.
10. The method of claim 7 wherein the installing the heart valve further comprises radially expanding the heart valve.
11. The method of claim 7 wherein the installing the heart valve further comprises pulling leaflets of a native heart valve downward.
12. A device for implanting a heart valve comprising:
means for radially expanding the heart valve; and means for supplementing blood flow through the device during the implanting the heart valve.
means for radially expanding the heart valve; and means for supplementing blood flow through the device during the implanting the heart valve.
13. The device of claim 12 further comprising means for pulling leaflets of a native valve downward.
14. The device of claim 12 wherein the radially expanding the heart valve occurs in more than one stage.
15. The device of claim 14 wherein the more than one stage is effectuated by a multi-stage balloon.
16. A method of visualizing a portion of a patient's circulatory system comprising:
injecting a transparent oxygen-carrying fluid into the portion of the circulatory system; and inserting an optical device into the portion of the circulatory system containing the transparent oxygen-carrying fluid.
injecting a transparent oxygen-carrying fluid into the portion of the circulatory system; and inserting an optical device into the portion of the circulatory system containing the transparent oxygen-carrying fluid.
17. The method of claim 16 further comprising temporarily exchanging all blood of the patient's circulatory system with the transparent oxygen-carrying fluid.
18. Instrumentation for accessing a chamber of a patient's heart, the heart having a myocardium, the instrumentation comprising:
a catheter having a proximal sealing device for sealing the catheter against a proximal surface of the myocardium; and means for preventing bleeding through the catheter.
a catheter having a proximal sealing device for sealing the catheter against a proximal surface of the myocardium; and means for preventing bleeding through the catheter.
19. The instrumentation of claim 18 further comprising a distal sealing device for sealing the catheter against the distal surface of the myocardium.
20. An implantable heart valve comprising:
a tissue support structure; and tissue valve leaflets, wherein the tissue valve leaflets are grown inside the tissue support structure by genetic engineering.
a tissue support structure; and tissue valve leaflets, wherein the tissue valve leaflets are grown inside the tissue support structure by genetic engineering.
21. The heart valve of claim 20 wherein the tissue support structure is a stent.
22. The heart valve of claim 20 wherein the tissue support structure comprises stainless steel.
23. The heart valve of claim 20 wherein the tissue support structure comprises a self-expanding material.
24. The heart valve of claim 23 wherein the self-expanding material is nitinol.
25. A device for inserting more than one guidewire into a patient comprising:
a wire placement device; and a guidewire attached to the wire placement device, wherein the wire placement device is configured to track an already placed guidewire.
a wire placement device; and a guidewire attached to the wire placement device, wherein the wire placement device is configured to track an already placed guidewire.
26. The device of claim 25 wherein the guidewire is removably attached to the wire placement device.
27. The device of claim 25 wherein the wire placement device comprises a locking mechanism.
28. A method of breaking down calcification of a heart valve comprising:
inserting a catheter-based ultrasound device into a calcified heart valve; and concentrating ultrasound radiation on the calcification of the calcified heart valve to break down the calcification.
inserting a catheter-based ultrasound device into a calcified heart valve; and concentrating ultrasound radiation on the calcification of the calcified heart valve to break down the calcification.
29. The method of claim 28 further comprising inserting a reflector into the calcified heart valve to magnify the ultrasound radiation.
30. A low-profile heart valve comprising:
at least three leaflets, wherein one side of each leaflet overlaps a neighboring leaflet such that the leaflets open sequentially and close sequentially.
at least three leaflets, wherein one side of each leaflet overlaps a neighboring leaflet such that the leaflets open sequentially and close sequentially.
31. A heart valve-comprising:
an inner circumference and an outer circumference, wherein the inner circumference is a circumference of an annulus formed by leaflets of the heart valve; and the outer circumference is a circumference of a fluid-tight diaphragm, wherein the diaphragm fills a space between the inner circumference and the outer circumference.
an inner circumference and an outer circumference, wherein the inner circumference is a circumference of an annulus formed by leaflets of the heart valve; and the outer circumference is a circumference of a fluid-tight diaphragm, wherein the diaphragm fills a space between the inner circumference and the outer circumference.
32. A mitral valve repair device comprising:
a first head defining an operating plane; and a second head operably attached to the first head and configured to displace a leaflet with respect to the operating plane.
a first head defining an operating plane; and a second head operably attached to the first head and configured to displace a leaflet with respect to the operating plane.
33. The repair device of claim 32 wherein the first head is a U-shaped head.
34. The repair device of claim 32 wherein the first head comprises an attachment mechanism for attaching at least two portions of the leaflet.
35. The repair device of claim 32 further comprising a handle for operating the second head with respect to the first head.
36. A method of repairing an aortic dissection comprising:
accessing a patient's heart;
installing an access device in a wall of the heart, the access device having means for preventing bleeding through the access device;
inserting a dissection repair device through the access device; and repairing the aortic dissection.
accessing a patient's heart;
installing an access device in a wall of the heart, the access device having means for preventing bleeding through the access device;
inserting a dissection repair device through the access device; and repairing the aortic dissection.
37. A device for repairing an aortic dissection comprising:
annularly enlargeable componentry configured to be inserted into a patient's aorta; and means for closing a void created by the aortic dissection.
annularly enlargeable componentry configured to be inserted into a patient's aorta; and means for closing a void created by the aortic dissection.
38. The device of claim 37 wherein the means for closing the void comprise injection needles for injecting a tissue sealant.
39. The device of claim 38 wherein the tissue sealant comprises a biologically compatible glue.
40. The device of claim 38 wherein the tissue sealant comprises mechanical sutures.
41. The device of claim 38 wherein the tissue sealant comprises surgical staples.
42. The device of claim 38 wherein the annularly enlargeable componentry comprises means for supplementing blood flow through the componentry during the repair.
43. A device for resecting a diseased heart valve comprising:
a first set of annularly enlargeable componentry having a first longitudinal axis and a proximal cutting edge;
a second set of annularly enlargeable componentry having a second longitudinal axis and a distal cutting edge;
wherein the device is configured to resect the diseased heart valve when the first set of componentry is enlarged on a distal side of the diseased heart valve and the second set of componentry is enlarged on a proximal side of the diseased heart valve and the sets of componentry are drawn axially together along the longitudinal axes.
a first set of annularly enlargeable componentry having a first longitudinal axis and a proximal cutting edge;
a second set of annularly enlargeable componentry having a second longitudinal axis and a distal cutting edge;
wherein the device is configured to resect the diseased heart valve when the first set of componentry is enlarged on a distal side of the diseased heart valve and the second set of componentry is enlarged on a proximal side of the diseased heart valve and the sets of componentry are drawn axially together along the longitudinal axes.
44. The device of claim 43 wherein the first longitudinal axis and the second longitudinal axis are coaxial.
45. A method for implanting an endoprosthesis comprising:
accessing a patient's heart;
installing an access device in a wall of the heart, the access device having means for preventing bleeding through the access device;
inserting an endoprosthesis delivery device through the access device; and installing the endoprosthesis.
accessing a patient's heart;
installing an access device in a wall of the heart, the access device having means for preventing bleeding through the access device;
inserting an endoprosthesis delivery device through the access device; and installing the endoprosthesis.
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