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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Methods and apparatus for applying antibiotic, anti-inflammatory or other agents to a vessel wall to prevent further damage and aneurysm expansion, and to induce new collagen formation to reinforce the wall of the aneurysm. Additional filings describe stronger AAA devices with better anchoring and lower stresses. Devices include stents, stent-grafts and non-stent drug delivery devices.

Rhinitis
Systems and methods for treating asthma and rhinitis with botulinum toxin, or fragments thereof.

Atrial Fibrillation
Various percutaneous, non-invasive and trans-esophageal systems and methods fro treating atrial fibrillation. Percutaneous methods focus on fat-pad and neural ablation techniques. Non-invasive and trans-esophageal focus primarily on the use of HIFU for targeting and ablation.

Aortic Valve Repair

Devices and methods for percutaneous repair of degenerative aortic valve disease. Embodiments described treat the valves by focal debridement, leaflet separation and adhesion prevention.

Ventricular Support Devices

Percutaneous external passive support for the failing heart. Various methods and devices are disclosed, including passive adjustable wrapping elements, methods and devices for reinforcing the pericardium rather than the heart (allowing the heart free motion within the restraint), and for minimizing and reversing enlargement of a portion of a ventricle after myocardial infarction.