Inferior Vena Cava Filter Evaluation and Management for the Diagnostic Radiologist: A Comprehensive Review Including Inferior Vena Cava Filter-Related Complications and PRESERVE Trial Filters
Inferior vena cava filters are commonly encountered devices on diagnostic imaging that were highlighted in a 2010 Food and Drug Administration safety advisory regarding their complications from long-term implantation. The Predicting the Safety and Effectiveness of Inferior Vena Cava Filters (PRESERVE) trial is an ongoing after-market study investigating the safety and utility of commonly utilized filters in practice today. While most of these filters are safe, prompt recognition and management of any filter-associated complication is imperative to prevent or reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with them.
Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal - Category: Radiology Authors: Osman Ahmed, Shermeen Sheikh, Patrick Tran, Brian Funaki, Alexandria M. Shadid, Rakesh Navuluri, Thuong Van Ha Tags: Vascular and Interventional Radiology / Radiologie vasculaire et radiologie d ’intervention Source Type: research