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 …

Importance Trauma is known to be one of the strongest risk factors for pulmonary embolism
(PE). Current guidelines recommend low-molecular-weight heparin therapy for prevention of …

Thieme: Fractures of the Pelvis and Acetabulum: Principles and Methods of Management—Fourth
Edition Page 1 To access additional material or resources available with this e-book, please …

Use of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters has increased dramatically in recent decades, despite
a lack of evidence that their use has impacted venous thromboembolism (VTE)‐related …

Vena caval interruption, currently accomplished by percutaneous image-guided insertion of
an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter, is an important therapeutic option in the management of …

Importance Trauma patients admitted to the hospital are at increased risk of bleeding and
thrombosis. The use of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters in this population has been increasing …

Background: Overall inferior vena cava filter (IVCF) utilization has decreased in the United
States since the 2010 US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) safety communication. The …

Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are used to prevent pulmonary embolism in patients with deep
vein thrombosis for whom anticoagulation is unresponsive. The head is a necessary …

The high incidence, insidious onset, potentially lethal consequences, and clinically
important long-term implications of venous thromboembolism (VTE) make it a leading cause …

Purpose To evaluate efficacy and safety of a novel device that combines an inferior vena
cava (IVC) filter and central venous catheter (CVC) for prevention of pulmonary embolism …