ANDREW S WECHSLER, MD
Radiology in Philadelphia, PA
License number
Pennsylvania MD065137L
Category
Radiology
Type
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Address
Address
230 N Broad St 744 N TOWER, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone
(215) 762-7802
(215) 762-1858 (Fax)
(215) 255-7822
(215) 255-7825 (Fax)
(215) 762-1858 (Fax)
(215) 255-7822
(215) 255-7825 (Fax)
Personal information
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Address
Phone
114 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Philadelphia, PA
225 4Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
112 Westwood Park Dr, Havertown, PA 19083
114 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Organization information
See more information about ANDREW S WECHSLER at bizstanding.comAndrew S Wechsler MD
230 S Broad St #111, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Categories:
General Surgeons
Phone:
(215) 762-1998 (Phone)
Professional information
Trans-Catheter Ventricular Reconstruction Structures, Methods, And Systems For Treatment Of Congestive Heart Failure And Other Conditions
US Patent:
2013009, Apr 11, 2013
Filed:
Sep 30, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/632104
Inventors:
Lon Annest - New York NY, US
Murray Sheldon - Martinez CA, US
Ernie Heflin - Pleasanton CA, US
Andrew Wechsler - Philadelphia PA, US
John Stiggelbout - Sausalito CA, US
Rovil Arcia - Fremont CA, US
Jonh Bower - Livermore CA, US
Murray Sheldon - Martinez CA, US
Ernie Heflin - Pleasanton CA, US
Andrew Wechsler - Philadelphia PA, US
John Stiggelbout - Sausalito CA, US
Rovil Arcia - Fremont CA, US
Jonh Bower - Livermore CA, US
Assignee:
BIOVENTRIX, INC. - San Ramon CA
International Classification:
A61B 17/00
US Classification:
606213
Abstract:
Embodiments described herein include devices, systems, and methods for reducing the distance between two locations in tissue. In one embodiment, an anchor may reside within the right ventricle in engagement with the septum. A tension member may extend from that anchor through the septum and an exterior wall of the left ventricle to a second anchor disposed along a surface of the heart. Perforating the exterior wall and the septum from an epicardial approach can provide control over the reshaping of the ventricular chamber. Guiding deployment of the implant from along the epicardial access path and another access path into and through the right ventricle provides control over the movement of the anchor within the ventricle. The joined epicardial pathway and right atrial pathway allows the tension member to be advanced into the heart through the right atrium and pulled into engagement along the epicardial access path.
Dr. Andrew Wechsler, Philadelphia PA - MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Specialties:
Cardiac Surgery
Address:
Drexel Center Surgery
230 N Broad St, Philadelphia 19102
(215) 762-7802 (Phone)
245 N 15Th St SUITE 744, Philadelphia 19102
(215) 762-7802 (Phone)
230 N Broad St, Philadelphia 19102
(215) 762-7802 (Phone)
245 N 15Th St SUITE 744, Philadelphia 19102
(215) 762-7802 (Phone)
Conditions:
Congestive Heart Failure
Certifications:
General Surgery, 1974, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery, 1975
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll
Languages:
English
Hospitals:
Drexel Center Surgery
230 N Broad St, Philadelphia 19102
245 N 15Th St SUITE 744, Philadelphia 19102
Hahnemann University Hospital
230 North Broad St, Philadelphia 19102
230 N Broad St, Philadelphia 19102
245 N 15Th St SUITE 744, Philadelphia 19102
Hahnemann University Hospital
230 North Broad St, Philadelphia 19102
Education:
Medical School
Suny Downstate Medical Center
Graduated: 1964
Brigham and Womens Hospital
Duke University Hospital
Natl Heart Inst
Suny Downstate Medical Center
Graduated: 1964
Brigham and Womens Hospital
Duke University Hospital
Natl Heart Inst
Andrew S Wechsler, Philadelphia PA
Specialties:
Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery, Adult Medicine
Work:
Drexel University
245 N 15Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 Drexel University
230 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 Philadelphia Health and Education Corp Group
1800 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19146 Crozer-Chester Medical Center
1 Medical Center Blvd, Chester, PA 19013 VCU Health System
417 N 11Th St, Richmond, VA 23298 VCU Health System
1300 Westwood Ave, Richmond, VA 23227 Broad & Vine Streets,
N Tower, Philadelphia, PA 19102
245 N 15Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 Drexel University
230 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 Philadelphia Health and Education Corp Group
1800 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19146 Crozer-Chester Medical Center
1 Medical Center Blvd, Chester, PA 19013 VCU Health System
417 N 11Th St, Richmond, VA 23298 VCU Health System
1300 Westwood Ave, Richmond, VA 23227 Broad & Vine Streets,
N Tower, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Education:
State University of New York Downstate (1964)
Andrew S Wechsler
Position:
CEO at CTSNet, CEO at CTSNet
Location:
Greater Philadelphia Area
Industry:
Medical Practice
Work:
CTSNet
since 2009
-
CEO
Over-The-Wire Cardiac Implant Delivery System For Treatment Of Chf And Other Conditions
US Patent:
2013009, Apr 18, 2013
Filed:
Sep 30, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/632108
Inventors:
Murray Sheldon - Martinez CA, US
Kevin Van Bladel - Livermore CA, US
Ernie Heflin - Pleasanton CA, US
William Butler - San Ramon CA, US
Andrew Wechsler - Philadelphia PA, US
John Bower - Livermore CA, US
Rovil Arcia - Fremond CA, US
Kevin Van Bladel - Livermore CA, US
Ernie Heflin - Pleasanton CA, US
William Butler - San Ramon CA, US
Andrew Wechsler - Philadelphia PA, US
John Bower - Livermore CA, US
Rovil Arcia - Fremond CA, US
Assignee:
BIOVENTRIX, INC - San Ramon CA
International Classification:
A61B 17/00, A61M 29/02
US Classification:
606139, 606194
Abstract:
Medical devices, systems, and methods reduce the distance between two locations in tissue in a minimally invasive manner, often for treatment of congestive heart failure. In one embodiment, an anchor of an implant system may, when the implant system is fully deployed, reside within the right ventricle in engagement with the ventricular septum. A tension member may extend from that anchor through the septum and an exterior wall of the left ventricle to a second anchor disposed along an epicardial surface of the heart. Deployment of the anchor within the right ventricle may be performed by inserting a guidewire through the septal wall into the right ventricle. The anchor may be inserted into the right ventricle over the guidewire and through a lumen of a delivery catheter. Delivering the anchor over the guidewire may provide improved control in the delivery and placement of the anchor within the right ventricle.