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The Role of Inferior Vena Cava Filters in Cancer Patients

Year: 2016

Type: review

Abstract: Cancer induces a hypercoagulable state and renders patients susceptible to venous thromboembolism. While anticoagulation remains the mainstay of treatment, many of these patients require placement of an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter, often due to a contraindication to or failure of anticoagulation. In this article, the available data on IVC filter usage in cancer patients will be reviewed.

Source: Seminars in Interventional Radiology

DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1581090

Authors: Mithil Pandhi, Kush Desai, Robert Ryu, Robert Lewandowski

Institutions: Northwestern University, University of Colorado Anschutz

Language: English

Topic: Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management

Subfield: Internal Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: Tufts University School of Medicine, National Cancer Institute