Caught in Time: When IVC Filters Save Lives

Inferior vena cava filters are indicated in patients with venous thromboembolic disease in whom anticoagulation is a contraindication. This case highlights the importance of inferior vena cava filter placement in patients with extensive proximal deep vein thromboses in order to prevent massive pulmo...

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Published in:The Journal of invasive cardiology 2017-12, Vol.29 (12), p.E201-E201
Main Authors: Zaitoun, Anwar, Ambulgekar, Nikhil, Boshara, Andrew, Neupane, Saroj, Attallah, Antonious
Format: Article
Language:English
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Computed Tomography Angiography - methods
Humans
Lower Extremity - blood supply
Male
Prosthesis Implantation - methods
Pulmonary Embolism - diagnosis
Pulmonary Embolism - physiopathology
Pulmonary Embolism - prevention & control
Thrombolytic Therapy - methods
Treatment Outcome
Ultrasonography, Doppler, Duplex - methods
Ultrasonography, Interventional - methods
Vena Cava Filters
Venous Thrombosis - complications
Venous Thrombosis - diagnosis
Venous Thrombosis - physiopathology
Venous Thrombosis - surgery
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Summary:Inferior vena cava filters are indicated in patients with venous thromboembolic disease in whom anticoagulation is a contraindication. This case highlights the importance of inferior vena cava filter placement in patients with extensive proximal deep vein thromboses in order to prevent massive pulmonary emboli, possibly associated with sudden cardiac death.
ISSN:1557-2501