Category: Vascular
Keywords: Pulmonary Embolism, IVC Filter (PubMed Search)
Posted: 9/20/2010 by Rob Rogers, MD
(Updated: 8/14/2024)
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Pulmonary Embolism and IVC Filters
Inferior vena cava filters are placed in patients with massive DVT and /or in patients who cannot receive systemic anticoagulation.
The question is, can patients develop pulmonary embolism if a filter is already in place? The answer: yes
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