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Inferior vena caval filters

L J Greenfield1, M C Proctor

  • 1University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor.

Current Opinion in Cardiology
|September 1, 1994
PubMed
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Inferior vena cava filters are increasingly used, with new devices offering percutaneous placement. Careful consideration of indications, performance, and complications is crucial for patient care.

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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Medical Device Technology

Background:

  • Growing interest in inferior vena cava (IVC) filters over the past 8 years.
  • 51 articles published in the last year highlight recent advancements and research.
  • Introduction of smaller profile devices enables percutaneous placement by interventional radiologists and surgeons.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current literature on IVC filter use.
  • To discuss indications, adverse events, and clinical studies.
  • To evaluate experimental and newly developed IVC filter devices.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive review of the periodic medical literature.
  • Analysis of information on indications, adverse events, and experimental models.

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  • Assessment of long-term clinical studies and new device data.

    • Main Results:

    • Literature covers a range of topics including indications, complications, and new devices.
    • Smaller profile devices facilitate broader application in clinical practice.
    • Some studies provide valuable insights, while others lack rigor.

    Conclusions:

    • Careful patient selection based on indications is essential for IVC filter placement.
    • Understanding long-term performance and potential complications is critical.
    • Clinicians must critically evaluate research quality to inform patient care decisions.