Key Takeaways• Percutaneous vacuum-assisted aspiration is a safe and effective option for removing tricuspid valve vegetations in patients with infective endocarditis, including intravenous drug users.• The percutaneous vacuum assist system may be utilized as an alternative to valve surgery for patients with right-sided infective endocarditis.
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