Key result
Inferior vena cava filters are indicated for acute VTE with contraindications to anticoagulation, but their use for primary VTE prophylaxis in high-risk patients lacks literature support.
Why the study?
Indications for inferior vena cava filters have liberalized despite limited supporting evidence, and indiscriminate use can be associated with net patient harm.
Design
Review
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Indiscriminate IVCF use risks net harm; challenges liberalized indications and leaves open optimal patient selection.
IVCFs should be reserved for patients with acute VTE and contraindications to anticoagulation, as evidence does not support their use for primary prophylaxis.
Kelkar et al. (2020) conducted a review in Venous thromboembolism (VTE). Inferior vena cava filters (IVCFs) was evaluated. Inferior vena cava filters are indicated for acute VTE with contraindications to anticoagulation, but their use for primary VTE prophylaxis in high-risk patients lacks literature support.
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