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17916454

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
10 Suppl 2
pubmed:dateCreated
2007-10-5
pubmed:abstractText
Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters, both retrievable and permanent, are indicated for the prevention of pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients contraindicated for anticoagulant therapy, in those with anticoagulant therapy complications, and perhaps for those with recurrent PE despite therapeutic anticoagulation. Because of the lack of randomized controlled trials (only 1 has been published), clinicians have little evidence-based information to assist them in determining proper use of IVC filters. The introduction of retrievable filters and the ease of insertion have stimulated increased use of these devices without strong evidence or follow-up to assess either efficacy or longer-term clinical outcomes. Current evidence-based guidelines recommend IVC filter insertion only in patients with proven venous thromboembolism and an absolute contraindication for anticoagulation.
pubmed:commentsCorrections
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Oct
pubmed:issn
1555-7162
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Electronic
pubmed:volume
120
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
S13-7
pubmed:dateRevised
2008-4-30
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2007
pubmed:articleTitle
Inferior vena cava filters in the management of venous thromboembolism.
pubmed:affiliation
Division of Hematology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. crowthrm@mcmaster.ca
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review