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Aspiration of Left Atrial Masses Using the Large-Bore Manual Aspiration System

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Transcatheter mass extraction of left-sided cardiac masses has gained popularity in recent years, with scarce data on effectiveness, safety, and types of devices used. Mostly, left-sided aspirations use mechanical and continuous-flow-mediated devices (the AngioVac [AngioDynamics] and Penumbra systems [Penumbra]). To our knowledge, the use of manual aspiration devices has not been reported yet. Here, we report the first case series on the use of the AlphaVac (AngioDynamics) (a large-bore manual aspiration device) system for left-sided intracardiac masses.

Source: JACC Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2024.102865

Authors: Shaurya Srivastava, Hussam Al Hennawi, Faisal Athamnah, Ahmad Abulshamat, Appa Bandi, Mohammed Qintar

Institutions: University of Michigan, Michigan State University, King Abdullah University Hospital, Jordan University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac tumors and thrombi

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $850