| Inferior vena cava filters in venous thromboembolism. | |
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PMID: 17046435 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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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 patients with either a contraindication to or a complication of systemic anticoagulation or in those with recurrent pulmonary embolism despite adequate anticoagulation. However, indications for placement have broadened even in the absence of support from randomized controlled trials as the deployment procedure became less complex. With more recently available optional retrievable filters, physicians have another valuable tool to use for the treatment of venous thromboembolism in patients who are not candidates for systemic anticoagulation or, perhaps, more importantly, have only a temporary indication for filtration. As with permanent filters, there is a clinical need for robust clinical studies to establish appropriate indications and define long-term outcomes because there are only case series to guide the current usage of such filters. |
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Authors:
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Karin Weichman; Jack E Ansell |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Progress in cardiovascular diseases Volume: 49 ISSN: 0033-0620 ISO Abbreviation: Prog Cardiovasc Dis Publication Date: 2006 Sep-Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-10-18 Completed Date: 2006-11-21 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0376442 Medline TA: Prog Cardiovasc Dis Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 98-105 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA 02118, USA. |
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Humans Prosthesis Implantation Thromboembolism / etiology, prevention & control* Treatment Outcome Vena Cava Filters* Venous Thrombosis / complications* |
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