Transcatheter aortic valve implantation: Current status and future perspectives

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World Journal of Cardiology

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World J Cardiol. Jun 26, 2011; 3(6): 177-185
Published online Jun 26, 2011. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v3.i6.177

Table 1 Comparative characteristics of the Edwards SAPIEN and Corevalve ReValving System valves

Features	Edwards SAPIEN XT	Medtronic core valve
Manufacturer	Edwards Lifesciences	Medtronic
Stent	Cobalt Chromium	Nitinol
Valve leaflets	Bovine pericardium	Porcine pericardium
Implantation	Balloon-expandable	Self-expandable
Repositionable	No	Partially (prior to release)
Retrievable	No	No
Fixation	Aortic annulus	Aortic annulus and ascending aorta
Available diameters (mm)	23, 26	26, 29
Recommended annulus diameter (mm)	18-25	20-27
Delivery system diameter	18F (23) and 19F (26)	18 F
Minimum required arterial diameter (mm)	6	6
Alternative to transfemoral	Transapical	Trans-subclavian
Permanent pacemaker implantation	< 10%	25%-35%

Citation: Salinas P, Moreno R, Lopez-Sendon JL. Transcatheter aortic valve implantation: Current status and future perspectives. World J Cardiol 2011; 3(6): 177-185
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v3/i6/177.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4330/wjc.v3.i6.177