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FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a collapsible heart valve sizer in accordance with a first embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view thereof.
FIG. 3 is a front elevation view thereof.
FIG. 4 is a right side elevation view thereof.
FIG. 5 is a rear elevation view thereof.
FIG. 6 is left side elevation view thereof.
FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof.

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  1. The ornamental design for a collapsible heart valve sizer, as shown and described.
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