Journal article
Inferior Vena Cava Filters to Prevent Pulmonary Embolism Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are widely used for prevention of pulmonary embolism (PE). However, uncertainty persists about their efficacy and safety.
OBJECTIVES: The authors conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of the published reports on the efficacy and safety of IVC filters.
Authors
Bikdeli B; Chatterjee S; Desai NR; Kirtane AJ; Desai MM; Bracken MB; Spencer FA; Monreal M; Goldhaber SZ; Krumholz HM
Journal
Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Vol. 70, No. 13, pp. 1587–1597
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
September 2017
DOI
10.1016/j.jacc.2017.07.775
ISSN
0735-1097