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Figure 9 JenaValve PHV
A low-profile, repositionable, nitinol, self-expandable stent with pericardial leaflets. The upper portion (arrow) is flared to fixate and orient the valve in the aortic sinus; the eyelets (arrowhead) secure the valve for delivery.
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