Inferior vena cava filter in a patient with COVID-19 pneumonia to prevent a massive pulmonary embolism.

We describe an early placement of inferior vena cava filter added to the therapeutic anticoagulation to prevent a massive pulmonary embolism.

Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - May 26, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Tiziana Cena, Simona Bazzano, Paola Berni, Gian Luca Vignazia, Francesca Grossi, Carmelo Stanca, Gianmaria Cammarota, Francesco Della Corte, Rosanna Vaschetto Tags: Case Report Source Type: research