Clinical Conversation: Percutaneous Mechanical Aspiration for Infective Endocarditis

Program Description

The clinical presentation and epidemiology of infective endocarditis (IE) have evolved over time. While the cornerstones of IE treatment remain antimicrobial therapy and surgery, percutaneous mechanical aspiration (PMA) has emerged as an option for carefully selected patients as a complementary modality, based on retrospective data, case series, and expert experience. In this comprehensive review, published in JSCAI, the authors summarize the proceedings from an inaugural summit dedicated to the discussion of PMA in the global management of IE, consisting of experts across multiple disciplines from diverse geographic regions and care environments. This video conversation highlights the comprehensive review with a panel discussion featuring Cindy Grines, MD, MSCAI, Lucas Marinacci, MD, Kenneth Rosenfield, MD, MSc, MSCAI, & Molly Paras, MD.

Faculty and Program

	Cindy Grines, MD, MSCAI Moderator		Lucas Marinacci, MD Speaker
	Kenneth Rosenfield, MD, MSc, MSCAI Panelist		Molly Paras, MD Panelist

Acknowledgement of Commercial Support

This activity is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from AngioDynamics

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

Describe the evolving clinical presentation and epidemiology of infective endocarditis (IE) and its impact on treatment strategies.
Evaluate the role of percutaneous mechanical aspiration (PMA) as a complementary treatment option for select patients with IE.

Accredited Continuing Education Information

Accreditation Statement
The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation
SCAI designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ABIM MOC
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 0.25 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Successful Completion
Watch the content and complete the evaluation to obtain credit.

Activity Timeline
Recorded: 11/6/24
Publish date: 3/25/25
Expiration date: 3/25/28

Summary


Availability:	On-Demand
	Access expires on Mar 25, 2028


Cost:	FREE


Credit Offered:	0.25 CME Credit 0.25 ABIM-MOC Point 0.25 Participation Credit