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ArticleJHLT open2026

Endovascular embolization for intracranial mycotic aneurysms in left ventricular assist device patients: A case series.

Laura Coyle, Katelyn Kuper, Nicole Graney, Lisa Kukla, Julie Minser, Robin Paliga, William Cotts, Farhat Hamad, Antone J Tatooles

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Laura CoyleAdvocate Heart Institute, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, IL.
Katelyn KuperAdvocate Heart Institute, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, IL.
Nicole GraneyAdvocate Heart Institute, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, IL.
Lisa KuklaAdvocate Heart Institute, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, IL.
Julie MinserAdvocate Heart Institute, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, IL.
Robin PaligaAdvocate Heart Institute, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, IL.
William CottsAdvocate Heart Institute, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, IL.
Farhat HamadAdvocate Medical Group Neurosurgery, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, IL.
Antone J TatoolesAdvocate Heart Institute, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, IL.

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Abstract

Background: An intracranial mycotic aneurysm (MA) is a rare but devasting complication of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) associated endocarditis. Diagnosis and management have been limited to a few case reports. We present a case series reviewing characteristics and outcomes of LVAD patients undergoing endovascular embolization for treatment of a cerebral MA. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed all LVAD patients who underwent a diagnostic cerebral angiogram for endovascular treatment of a ruptured MA between April 2022 and October 2025. Results: Seven patients, 57% ( Conclusion: Patients with LVAD-associated IE are predisposed to neurological complications, and a diagnostic cerebral angiogram should be performed on those who present with an intracranial hemorrhage, as this appears to be predictive of a MA. Endovascular embolization is a promising treatment option for cerebral MAs in considerable risk LVAD patients.

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AneurysmEmbolizationEndovascularMycoticVentricular assist device

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PMID42732359
PMCPMC13570359

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