Methods of reducing retrograde fluid flow through a valve within a body
vessel are provided. The methods can include the steps of identifying a
valve exhibiting an undesirable amount of retrograde fluid flow within a
body vessel, such as a venous valve or a heart valve, and providing a
means for reducing the retrograde fluid flow. A medical device providing
a desired amount of retrograde fluid flow can be modified after
permitting the medical device to remain in a body cavity for a
remodeling-effective time period. The implanted medical device can be
modified by subsequently reducing the amount of retrograde fluid flow
permitted across the implanted prosthetic valve within the body vessel.