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Procedural Variables
| Variables | Value (n=288) |
|---|---|
| Approach | |
| Transfemoral | 283 (98.3) |
| Transsubclavian | 5 (1.7) |
| Device | |
| Medtronic CoreValve | 238 (82.6) |
| 26 mm | 132 (45.8) |
| 29 mm | 95 (33.0) |
| 31 mm | 11 (3.8) |
| Edwards SAPIEN XT | 48 (16.7) |
| 23 mm | 31 (10.8) |
| 26 mm | 17 (5.9) |
| Predilatation | 288 (100) |
| Postdilatation | 28 (9.7) |
| Two THVs implanted | 10 (3.5) |
| Aborted procedure | 2 (0.7) |
Data are given as number (percentage). THV indicates transcatheter heart valve.
