| Optional vena cava filters: indications, management, and results. | |
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PMID: 19623306 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: When anticoagulation is contraindicated or ineffective, optional vena cava filters can be used to prevent pulmonary embolism. These devices can be removed within a defined period of time or can remain in the vena cava permanently. METHODS: The status of optional vena cava filters was studied by a review of the relevant literature found in a selective Medline search from 2000 to 2008, including a Cochrane review and published guidelines. RESULTS: Optional vena cava filter can be removed up to 20 weeks or even longer after insertion (depending on the filter model) in a small interventional radiological procedure if therapeutic anticoagulation has been achieved or the patient is no longer at risk for venous thromboembolism. Current studies show comparable results for optional filters and permanent filters, but there have not yet been any prospective studies comparing the two filter types. CONCLUSIONS: Optional vena cava filters are an important addition to the management of venous thromboembolic disease. As only limited data are available to date, the use of optional filters should be considered on an individual case basis. |
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Authors:
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Hanno Hoppe |
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Type: Journal Article; Review Date: 2009-06-12 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Deutsches Ärzteblatt international Volume: 106 ISSN: 1866-0452 ISO Abbreviation: Dtsch Arztebl Int Publication Date: 2009 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-07-22 Completed Date: 2009-10-08 Revised Date: 2013-05-23 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101475967 Medline TA: Dtsch Arztebl Int Country: Germany |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 395-402 Citation Subset: IM |
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Institut für Diagnostische, Interventionelle und Pädiatrische Radiologie, Inselspital, Universitätsspital Bern, Schweiz. hanno.hoppe@insel.ch |
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Equipment Design Humans Pulmonary Embolism / epidemiology*, prevention & control* Treatment Outcome Vena Cava Filters / utilization* Venous Thromboembolism / epidemiology*, prevention & control* |
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