Valves, Vegetations, and Valves

J Invasive Cardiol. 2022 Jul;34(7):E580.

Abstract

We present a novel method for the treatment of right-sided bioprosthetic valve endocarditis with AngioVac debulking followed by percutaneous pulmonic and tricuspid valve replacement for residual transcatheter valve degeneration and right ventricular dysfunction.

Keywords: aspiration; bioprosthetic valve endocarditis; right ventricular dysfunction.

MeSH terms

  • Bioprosthesis* / adverse effects
  • Endocarditis* / diagnosis
  • Endocarditis* / etiology
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis* / adverse effects
  • Humans