An apparatus including a tether, and an aptation device coupled to the tether at a position corresponding to a location to contact cusps of an atrioventricular valve during systole, wherein the tether and aptation device are suitable for percutaneous delivery to a patient. An apparatus including a support...http://www.google.ca/patents/US7927370?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7927370 - Valve aptation assist device
