Inferior Vena Cava Filters: An Overview.
Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J
; 20(3): 49-56, 2024.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38765211
ABSTRACT
For patients with existing venous thromboembolisms (VTEs), anticoagulation remains the standard of care recommended across multiple professional organizations. However, for patients who developed a deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and/or a pulmonary embolism and cannot tolerate anticoagulation, inferior vena cava (IVC) filters must be considered among other alternative treatments. Although placement of a filter is considered a low-risk intervention, there are important factors and techniques that surgeons and interventionalists should be aware of and prepared to discuss. This overview covers the basics regarding the history of filters, indications for placement, associated risks, and techniques for difficult removal.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Prosthesis Design
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Vena Cava Filters
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Prosthesis Implantation
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Venous Thrombosis
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Device Removal
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J
Journal subject:
ANGIOLOGIA
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CARDIOLOGIA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States
Country of publication:
United States