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Management of Right-Sided Cardiac Masses With Manual Aspiration Using AlphaVac Device: A Single-Center Case Series
Yara Deeb1, Rami Al-Ayyubi2, Mohammed Martini1
1Department of Internal Medicine, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois.
Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions
|February 23, 2026
Summary
The AlphaVac system offers a minimally invasive option for treating challenging right-sided cardiac masses in high-risk patients. This mechanical aspiration effectively debulked masses, aiding treatment in patients unsuitable for surgery.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Medical Device Technology
Background:
- Right-sided cardiac masses present significant therapeutic challenges, especially for patients with high surgical risk.
- Traditional surgical interventions carry substantial risks for these vulnerable patient populations.
Keywords:
AlphaVaccase reportcentral line-associated thrombosisinfective endocarditislead-associated endocarditispercutaneous mechanical aspirationright-sided cardiac masses
