Sapien valve performs equally well for small and large aortic annuli, Edwards finds

Sapien valve performs equally well for small and large aortic annuli, Edwards finds

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Medtech Dive
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  • Edwards Lifesciences said Wednesday its transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) device is similarly effective in patients with small and large aortic annuli.
  • Earlier this year, Medtronic linked its TAVR device to a lower rate of valve dysfunction than Edwards’ rival product in people with small annuli.