Inferior vena cava filter in patients with venous thromboembolism and major bleeding events: building the evidence
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DOI: 10.1007/s11739-019-02107-2
Abstract: Anticoagulation is the first−line treatment in almost all patients with an acute episode of venous thromboembolism (VTE) [1]. Vena cava interruption by percutaneous inser‐ tion of an inferior vena cava filter (IVCF) is not infrequently… read more here.
Keywords: anticoagulation; risk; ivcf; vena cava ... See more keywords
Inferior vena cava filters (IVCFs): a review of uses and application to international guidelines at a single Australian center; implications of venous thromboembolism associated with malignancy
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DOI: 10.1177/2045894018776505
Abstract: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a potentially lethal event. Anticoagulation is the cornerstone of treatment. Inferior vena cava filters (IVCFs) may be used in circumstances when anticoagulation is contraindicated or as an adjunct to anticoagulation. IVCF… read more here.
Keywords: anticoagulation; ivcf; inferior vena; malignancy ... See more keywords