AUTHOR=Gunga Ziyad , Rubimbura Vladimir , Oberson Denise , Monney Pierre , Bechtold Xavier , Ltaief Zied , Rancati Valentina , Eeckhout Eric , Kirsch Matthias 

TITLE=Thromboaspiration of a left-sided bioprosthetic valve thrombosis by a mini-access: the Lausanne novel procedure

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

VOLUME=11

YEAR=2024

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/cardiovascular-medicine/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2024.1371692

DOI=10.3389/fcvm.2024.1371692

ISSN=2297-055X

ABSTRACT=<p>Left-sided bioprosthesis valve thrombosis (LSBVT) is a challenging complication necessitating invasive interventions. In this study, we introduce a novel, minimally invasive approach. We used a cerebral embolic protection system and an Occlutech cannula connected to an extracorporeal circuit, providing safer thrombus aspiration compared to the AngioVac system. This technique offers a promising alternative for high-risk patients with LSBVT.</p>