title: Vena cava filter options: what's on the horizon?
abstract: Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are the mainstay for pulmonary embolic prophylaxis in patients with high venous thromboembolic (VTE) risk-in particular, patients with acute VTE (deep venous thrombosis and/or pulmonary embolism) who have contraindication to therapeutic anticoagulation. Technology continues to evolve regarding IVC filters, with the most exciting changes over the past several decades including techniques of percutaneous insertion from laparotomy and retrieval of these devices. This paper will review current IVC filter designs and concepts and will discuss developments on the horizon.
authors.affiliation: a Vascular and Interventional Specialists of Charlotte Radiology , Charlotte , NC , USA.
authors.forename: Mark L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Lessne
authors.affiliation: b Interventional Cardiology, Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute, Carolinas Medical Center , Charlotte , NC , USA.
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Rinaldi
authors.affiliation: c Department of Surgery , Carolinas Medical Center , Charlotte , NC , USA.
authors.forename: Ronald F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Sing
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants; D000075202:Contraindications; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D016306:Vena Cava Filters / Q000145:classification*; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants
keywords: Inferior vena cava filters; deep venous thrombosis; pulmonary embolism; vena cava; venous thromboembolic disease