Percutaneous Removal of Cardiac Papillary Fibroelastomas
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Papillary fibroelastomas (PFEs) are primary cardiac tumors associated with significant embolic risk. Surgical excision or medical therapy with antiplatelets and/or anticoagulants have been the treatment options for symptomatic patients. This paper reports our early experiences of percutaneous removal of PFE using mechanical aspiration techniques.
Source: JACC Case Reports
Institutions: Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic in Florida
Language: English
Topic: Cardiac tumors and thrombi
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $850
OpenAlex ID: W4405519858