Data provided by company:

• Single digit gradients, even in sizes as small as 19 mm ¹
• Up to 84% orifice to annulus ratio ¹
• 85 degree leaflet opening angle offers improved laminar flow and reduces turbulence 2-4 ¹
• Supra-annular placement and low implant height ¹

Comments Surgery:

• Bileaflet design, supra-annular valve, rotation mechanism for intraoperative adjustment

Comments Echocardiography:

• Published hemodynamic data identical for Aortic Regent flex cuff, standard cuff and masters series.
• EOAI identical for Aortic Regent flex cuff and standard cuff

References:

1. Copyright St. Jude Medical
2. Rosenhek et al. Normal Values for Doppler Echocardiographic Assessment of Heart Valve Prostheses. Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography, November 2003