Table 1 Ratio of major/minor axes (AL-PM/AP) and non-planar angles by 3D VSAP and direct measurements in pipe cleaners and the mitral annuloplasty rings

1

1.38

139

1.36

139

2

1.27

125

1.26

124

3

1.52

130

1.45

128

4

1.67

90

1.66

91

5

1.39

131

1.40

122

6

1.21

158

1.53

159

7

1.34

132

1.37

128

8

1.36

154

1.36

153

9

1.45

150

1.43

150

10

1.39

146

1.43

146

Annuloplasty rings

Echo with 3D VSAP

Direct measurements

Type

Size

AL-PM/AP Ratio

Non-planar angle

AL-PM/AP Ratio

Non-planar angle

Edwards Physio® I

36 mm

1.49

142

1.46

140

Edwards Physio® II

34 mm

1.30

147

1.34

147

Edwards IMR® ring

30 mm

1.49

171

1.51

170