Endovascular Today15d
SAFE-IVC Study Finds Declining Use of IVC Filters But Need for Improved Rates of Timely Retrieval
In a large, real-world analysis of United States Medicare fee-for-service patients, Ferro et al found that inferior vena cava ...
Nature8d
Inferior Vena Cava Filters and Pulmonary Embolism Prevention
Recent studies have systematically reviewed the complications associated with IVC filter placement, revealing that while these devices can effectively reduce the risk of PE, they are not without ...
Medscape29d
Safety and Effectiveness of Inferior Vena Cava Filters Used to Protect Against Pulmonary Embolus: A Technology Assessment
Due to concern that retrievable IVC filters which are intended for short term placement, are not always removed once a patient's risk for PE subsides. The FDA recommended that implanting ...
Medscape26d
Early Technical and Clinical Results with Retrievable Inferior Vena Caval Filters
We report our initial experience with two retrievable IVC filters. Between July 2002 and April 2003, 13 patients ( mean age 54 ± 7 years; range 29-75 years) underwent percutaneous placement of ...
Healio17d
Despite recommendations, ‘gap’ remains in inferior vena cava filter removal
implanted with inferior vena cava (IVC) filters from 2013 through 2021. Investigators assessed patterns in placement and retrieval of the filters, which are recommended for temporary use to ...