Table 5.
Differences in prosthesis characteristics
| CoreValve™ | SAPIEN XT™ | JenaValve™ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valve tissue | Porcine pericardium | Bovine pericardium | Porcine root |
| Stent | Nitinol frame | Cobalt chromium alloy | Nitinol frame |
| Valve location | Supra-annular | Intra-annular | Intra-annular |
| Implantation | Self expanding | Balloon expandable | Self-expanding |
| Route | Retrograde | Antegrade and retrograde | Antegrade |
| Delivery system | 18 French | 16 and 18 French | 32 French |
Differences between the CoreValve™, SAPIEN XT™, and JenaValve™ prosthesis