Inferior Vena Cava Filters: Why, Who, and for How Long?

Brian P. Holly; Brian Funaki; Mark L Lessne

doi:10.1016/j.ccm.2018.04.015

Inferior Vena Cava Filters: Why, Who, and for How Long?

Brian P. Holly, Brian Funaki, Mark L Lessne

School of Medicine

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Abstract

Vena cava filters are implantable devices that are placed to trap thrombus originating in the lower extremities and prevent it from migrating to the lungs. In general, inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are indicated for patients who cannot receive anticoagulation. Other indications for IVC filtration are less clear, and guidelines vary. All patients who have a retrievable IVC filter should be followed, and the removal of the IVC filter should be considered once its indication is lost.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	645-650
Number of pages	6
Journal	Clinics in Chest Medicine
Volume	39
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccm.2018.04.015
State	Published - Sep 2018

Keywords

Filter
Vena cava
Venous thromboembolism

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Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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