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IVC filters: The genie's out of the bottle

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Posted Feb 03, 2012 at 08:30 AM, EDT by Samuel Goldhaber

The placement of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters has grown exponentially in the US, with up to 20% of these being placed in inappropriate patients. As we balance the benefit vs risk for this procedure and evaluate cost, Dr Paul Stein's proposed randomized trial will help us to see more clearly.

See also:

Stein PD, Matta F, Huss RD. Increasing use of vena cava filters for prevention of pulmonary embolism. Am J Med 2011; 124:655-661. Abstract.

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