Table 2 Important aortic measurement, which identify the optimal CoreValve trans catheter heart valve [38] (http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf13/P130021c.pdf)
Valve | Aortic Annulus Diameter (mm) | Aortic Annulus Area (mm2) | Aortic Annulus Perimeter | Ascending Aortic Diameter | Sinus of valsalva: Height/Width (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CoreValve 23 | 18–20 | 254.5–314.2 | 56.5–62.8 | ≤34 mm | ≥15/≥25 |
CoreValve 26 | 20–23 | 314.2–415.5 | 62.8–72.3 | ≤40 mm | ≥15/≥27 |
CoreValve 29 | 23–26 | 415.5–572.6 | 72.3–84.8 | ≤43 mm | ≥15/≥29 |
CoreValve 31 | 26–29 | 530.9–660.5 | 81.7–91.1 | ≤43 mm | ≥15/≥29 |