Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4239228 | Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology | 2011 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
In high-risk patients for whom anticoagulation is not feasible, retrievable IVC filters seem to be effective in preventing PE. Long-term complications are a serious concern with the use of these filters. The evidence of the effectiveness and the risks was limited by the small number of prospective studies.
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Luis F. MD, Victor MD, Richard E. MD, MS, Marcos I. MD, MS, John MD,