scholarly journals Effectiveness of Inferior Vena Cava Filters without Anticoagulation Therapy for Prophylaxis of Recurrent Pulmonary Embolism

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. e0019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miri Zektser ◽  
Carmi Bartal ◽  
Lior Zeller ◽  
Roman Nevzorov ◽  
Alan Jotkowitz ◽  
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2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (02) ◽  
pp. 105-107
Author(s):  
Sirish Kishore ◽  
David Trost ◽  
David Madoff ◽  
Ronald Winokur ◽  
Anuj Malhotra

AbstractAlthough inferior vena cava (IVC) filters have a clear role in preventing recurrent pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients with venous thromboembolism who cannot be anticoagulated, the role of filters in patients who are candidates for anticoagulation is controversial. With limited and conflicting data, practitioners often have to make an educated patient-specific decision when encountering this scenario. This article reviews the available data on the efficacy and risks associated with adjunctive IVC filter use to prevent recurrent PE.


2006 ◽  
Vol 4 (9) ◽  
pp. 881-888 ◽  
Author(s):  
Todd M. Getzen ◽  
John E. Rectenwald

Deep venous thrombosis and thromboembolism are significant health risks, with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Chronically ill and hospitalized patients, particularly those with cancer, have a high risk for developing these conditions. Mechanical inferior vena cava (IVC) filtration has been standard care for patients with these conditions in whom anticoagulation therapy is contraindicated or has failed. This article reviews caval filters and the current indications for using mechanical IVC filters, including retrievable versus permanent filters, focusing on their use in treating venous thromboembolism in cancer patients.


2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 376-384 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose Pablo Morales ◽  
Xuefeng Li ◽  
Telba Z. Irony ◽  
Nicole G. Ibrahim ◽  
Megan Moynahan ◽  
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