Science Advisory on Percutaneous Mechanical Aspiration for Right-Sided Infective Endocarditis

Writing Group Chair Larry M. Baddour, MD and Vice Chair Abdallah El Sabbagh, MD discuss the rationale, evidence base, and clinical considerations behind the American Heart Association science advisory on percutaneous mechanical aspiration (PMA) in right-sided infective endocarditis. The conversation highlights patient selection, procedural goals, device considerations, multidisciplinary decision-making, and key knowledge gaps guiding future research. View supporting materials: https://professional.heart.org/en/sci...