Caught in Time: When IVC Filters Save Lives.

Caught in Time: When IVC Filters Save Lives.
J Invasive Cardiol. 2017 Dec;29(12):E201
Authors: Zaitoun A, Ambulgekar N, Boshara A, Neupane S, Attallah A
Abstract
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.
PMID: 29207371 [PubMed - in process]

Source: The Journal of Invasive Cardiology - December 6, 2017 Category: Cardiology Tags: J Invasive Cardiol Source Type: research