Use of AngioVac for Removal of Tricuspid Valve Vegetation.
Use of AngioVac for Removal of Tricuspid Valve Vegetation.
J Heart Valve Dis. 2018 Jan;27(1):120-123
Authors: Wallenhorst P, Rutland J, Gurley J, Guglin M
Abstract
The use is reported of the AngioVac system to resolve a case of persistent bacteremia in the setting of MRSA tricuspid valve infective endocarditis. The infection was secondary to intravenous drug use in a patient who had failed multiple antibiotic regimens and was deemed a poor surgical candidate.
PMID: 30560611 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of Heart Valve Disease - Category: Cardiology Tags: J Heart Valve Dis Source Type: research
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