Tricuspid valve vegetation debulking using the AngioVac system

Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2021 Sep;98(3):E475-E477. doi: 10.1002/ccd.29519. Epub 2021 Feb 10.

Abstract

Tricuspid valve endocarditis with recurrent septic pulmonary emboli is an indication for surgery. We present the case of a 36-year old man with tricuspid valve endocarditis and septic pulmonary emboli with percutaneous extraction of the vegetation. We discuss the nuances of such an approach and the need for more evidence in the management of these complex patients.

Keywords: endocarditis; heart failure; percutaneous valve therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cytoreduction Surgical Procedures
  • Endocarditis* / diagnostic imaging
  • Endocarditis* / surgery
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial* / diagnostic imaging
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Tricuspid Valve / diagnostic imaging
  • Tricuspid Valve / surgery