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Inferior vena caval filters: an overview of current use. 1998

K V Menon, and R L Insall, and P I Ignotus
William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, Kent.

Inferior vena cava filters trap dislodged clot and decrease recurrent pulmonary embolism. The main indications are pulmonary embolism or extensive deep vein thrombosis when anticoagulants are contraindicated, and recurrent pulmonary embolism despite adequate anticoagulation. Newer filters trap clinically significant emboli while maintaining patency, making them safe and effective.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D011655 Pulmonary Embolism Blocking of the PULMONARY ARTERY or one of its branches by an EMBOLUS. Pulmonary Thromboembolism,Thromboembolism, Pulmonary,Embolism, Pulmonary,Embolisms, Pulmonary,Pulmonary Embolisms,Pulmonary Thromboembolisms,Thromboembolisms, Pulmonary
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000075202 Contraindications A condition or factor associated with a recipient that makes the use of a drug, procedure, or physical agent improper or inadvisable. Contraindications may be absolute (life threatening) or relative (higher risk of complications in which benefits may outweigh risks). Contraindications, Physical Agent,Medical Contraindications,Agent Contraindication, Physical,Agent Contraindications, Physical,Contraindication,Contraindication, Medical,Contraindication, Physical Agent,Contraindications, Medical,Medical Contraindication,Physical Agent Contraindication,Physical Agent Contraindications
D014682 Vena Cava, Inferior The venous trunk which receives blood from the lower extremities and from the pelvic and abdominal organs. Inferior Vena Cava,Inferior Vena Cavas,Vena Cavas, Inferior
D016306 Vena Cava Filters Mechanical devices inserted in the inferior vena cava that prevent the migration of blood clots from deep venous thrombosis of the leg. Inferior Vena Cava Filters,Umbrella Filters,Filter, Inferior Vena Cava,Filters, Inferior Vena Cava,Inferior Vena Cava Filter,Cava Filter, Vena,Cava Filters, Vena,Filter, Umbrella,Filter, Vena Cava,Filters, Umbrella,Filters, Vena Cava,Umbrella Filter,Vena Cava Filter

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