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The Latest On Transapical: Edwards Talks Up Sapien CAP Data

The non-randomized continued access program, which enrolled 822 transapical patients beyond the original randomized enrollment of 104 transapical patients, tells an improving story for transapical delivery for Sapien.

Edwards Lifesciences Corp. says data announced last week is poised to calm fears surrounding the approvability of its Sapien transcatheter heart valve when delivered via the transapical route.

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