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When is the appropriate use of vena caval filters in patients with deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolus?
When is the appropriate use of vena caval filters in patients with deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolus?
This article provides guidance for hospital doctors on the appropriate use of vena caval filters for deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
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Current guidance on vena caval filters in VTE should not alter practice without RCTs; leaves open key questions on efficacy and safety.
Deep vein thrombosis with pulmonary embolus is a frequent event, which is usually treated by anticoagulant drug therapy alone. Caval filters tend to be used infrequently in most centres in the UK. This article intends to help hospital doctors make use of these devices appropriately.
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