TCT-568 Effectiveness and Safety of Vacuum-Assisted Thrombectomy Device (AngioVac) for Extraction of Vegetations on Intra-Cardiac Devices and Valves Prior to Device Removal: A Single Center Experience

Cardiac device–related infective endocarditis is on the rise. Complete device and lead removal is recommended for favorable outcomes. However, there is a risk for embolization of device-related vegetations during the procedure. The AngioVac (AngioDynamics, Latham, New York) can be used as an