Inferior vena cava filters have been widely used and it is surprising how few studies have evaluated their safety and efficacy. Inferior vena cava filters have been compared to no filters in only two ...

Whether early placement of an inferior vena cava filter reduces the risk of pulmonary embolism or death in severely injured patients who have a contraindication to prophylactic anticoagulation is not ...

The treatment of choice for proximal venous thrombosis is anticoagulation. In situations where anticoagulation is absolutely contraindicated or when anticoagulation has failed in the face of an acute ...