The Alterra adaptive prestent is a novel self-expanding device designed to provide a landing zone for the 29 mm SAPIEN 3 valve to treat pulmonary regurgitation in patients with a right ventricular outflow tract that is too large for a balloon expandable valve alone. The mechanism of fixation for the Alterra prestent is radial force from the self-expanding stent frame, combined with a unique set of flared "tines" that protrude from both ends of the stent.
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