The care of patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) is delivered via a multidisciplinary
team. The primary treatment for VTE is anticoagulation; however, placement of filter devices …

The ravages of thromboembolic disease continue to plague patients despite improvements
in diagnostic imaging and anticoagulation regimens. In certain cases, standard medical …

Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are a controversial mechanical adjunct in the prevention of
pulmonary embolism, the most serious result of venous thromboembolism. Despite modern …

Background Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are increasingly used to treat venous
thromboembolism when there are contraindications or failure to respond to anticoagulant …

Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are an alternative treatment in venous thromboembolism
where there are contraindications to anticoagulation. There are, however, concerns about …

Background: Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are an alternative management strategy to
anticoagulation in patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE). However, an IVC filter has …

A recent multicenter registry study of venous thromboembolism (VTE) patients in Japan
demonstrated a high prevalence of inferior vena cava (IVC) filter placement. However, data …

Vena cava filters have been used for the prevention of pulmonary embolism in patients with
venous thromboembolism since the 1930s. Historically, vena cava filters were used in …

Inferior vena cava (IVC) filter has been used to manage patients with pulmonary embolism
and deep venous thrombosis. Its ease of use and the expansion of relative indications have …

AIM: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common cause of death and morbidity. Anticoagulant
therapy reduces the risk of PE but is associated with bleeding. Inferior vena caval (IVC) …