Infective endocarditis of the mitral valve that is refractory to medical therapy requires surgical debridement. However, patients who are high risk for surgery have limited options. We report 3 cases of refractory infective endocarditis involving the mitral valve that were treated with percutaneous mechanical aspiration with an embolic protection system. ().
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2022.02.019 | DOI Listing |
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