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More Data On The SAPIEN Transcathether Valve Replacement From The European Union
Posted By Adam Pick On September 16, 2008 @ 7:08 am In Studies, Heart Surgery Options | No Comments
I just learned from CNN.com that additional data regarding the Edwards’ SAPIEN valve was made public over the weekend. As you may recall, there has been very positive remarks and [1] new technology for aortic valve replacement.

Here are the key datasets:
In review of the above numbers, it appears that six-month survival rates range from 56% to 74% with a 12-month survival rate of 71% at Leipzig. As to whether or not the data is encouraging, it is somewhat hard to determine considering we do not know the health conditions/status of the SAPIEN recipients. As you may know, transcatheter valve approaches are intended to help elderly, fragile patients achieve the benefits of [2] aortic valve replacement without the risks/dangers of an invasive procedure.
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[1] new technology for aortic valve replacement: http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2008/09/02/latest-technology-in-aortic-valve-s
urgery/
[2] aortic valve replacement: http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/aortic-valve-replacement-surgery.php
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