determination and the implementation of preventive, diagnostic or therapeutic medical
strategies. However, the ESC Guidelines do not override in any way whatsoever the …

Background—Limited penetration into the caval wall is an important securing mechanism for
inferior vena cava (IVC) filters; however, caval penetration can also cause unintentional …

Therapeutic options for the management of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with
cancer remain very limited. Although low-molecular-weight heparin monotherapy has been …

Inferior vena cava (IVC) filter has been used to manage patients with pulmonary embolism
and deep venous thrombosis. Its ease of use and the expansion of relative indications have …

Purpose To compare the safety of permanent and retrievable inferior vena cava (IVC) filters
by reviewing the US Food and Drug Administration Manufacturer and User Facility Device …

Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters have proven valuable for the prevention of primary or
recurrent pulmonary embolism in selected patients with or at high risk for venous …

Purpose To design a sustainable process to improve optional inferior vena cava (IVC) filter
retrieval rates based on the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control (DMAIC) …

Many inferior vena cava (IVC) filter types, along with their specific risks and complications,
are not recognized. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the various FDA-approved …

Purpose To examine filter characteristics at preretrieval computed tomography (CT) that are
associated with complicated inferior vena cava (IVC) filter retrieval procedures. Materials …

Background Retrieval of vena cava filters (VCF s) is important for safety as complications
increase with longer dwell times. This study assessed VCF retrieval rates and factors …