The 8-year data may hold value for TAVI—the newest Sapien valve uses the same tissue—but many other variables differ.

Transscatheter aortic valve replacement is a novel way to replace ... It is a trileaflet valve made from bovine pericardium in a stainless steel frame that is designed to be expanded by a balloon.

While narrowing of either the aortic or mitral valve typically requires valve replacement (with a manufactured “mechanical” valve, or with a tissue valve which typically comes from a cow or pig), ...

The material is employed in a range of Edwards’ surgical and transcatheter valves, including versions of the Inspiris, Mitris ...

Surgery to replace an aortic valve is done for aortic valve stenosis and aortic valve regurgitation. During this surgery, the damaged valve is removed and replaced with an artificial valve. The valve ...

Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) today announced eight-year data highlighting positive long-term outcomes with its proprietary ...

Severe cases may require surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR ... 2.Tissue Valves - Bioprosthetic valves, made from bovine or porcine tissue, are less durable but typically do not require ...

self-expanding Evolut transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) had similar rates of death or disabling stroke at five years compared with those whose valves were replaced through standard ...

The Edwards Sapien valve ... replacement remains the procedure of choice with well-defined indications, low perioperative morbidity and mortality and excellent long-term results. Transcatheter ...