Inferior vena caval filters: an overview of current use

Authors
Menon, KV Insall, RL Ignotus, PI
Citation
Kv. Menon et al., Inferior vena caval filters: an overview of current use, HOSP MED, 59(3), 1998, pp. 224-225
Citations number
18
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
HOSPITAL MEDICINE
ISSN journal
14623935 → ACNP
Volume
59
Issue
3
Year of publication
1998
Pages
224 - 225
Database
ISI
SICI code
1462-3935(199803)59:3<224:IVCFAO>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
Inferior vena cava filters trap dislodged clot and decrease recurrent pulmo nary embolism. The main indications am pulmonary embolism or extensive deep vein thrombosis when anticoagulants am contraindicated, and recurrent pulm onary embolism despite adequate anticoagulation. Newer filters trap clinica lly significant emboli while maintaining patency, making them safe and effe ctive.