Hydrodynamic Performance of the Medtronic CoreValve and the Edwards SAPIEN XT Transcatheter Heart Valve in Surgical Bioprostheses: An In Vitro Valve-in-Valve Model

Both transcatheter heart valve prostheses performed well in the described valve-in-valve settings. Hydrodynamic results were in line with the International Organization for Standardization standards for all configurations. The observed differences indicate a necessity for preclinical valve-in-valve tests in addition to clinical long-term data about longevity.