Patient-Friendly Summary of the ACR Appropriateness Criteria: Radiologic Management of Venous Thromboembolism-Inferior Vena Cava Filters

Deep vein thrombosis is caused by blood clots in the veins in the legs. These can travel to the lungs, causing pulmonary embolism (PE). These conditions are referred to as venous thromboembolism (VTE).
Source: Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Appropriate Use Criteria Source Type: research