Optional vena cava filters are a potentially important addition to the treatment of VTE. Although the clinical benefit of filter removal remains to be proved in prospective, randomized, controlled ...
An elderly lady with a background of surgically treated uterine stromal sarcoma and deep venous thrombosis presented with exertional shortness of breath. On initial assessment, she was in type 1 ...
Optional vena cava filters can used to provide either short-term or permanent protection from pulmonary embolism. These devices have recently become available for clinical use in the United States.