Expect Less Use of IVC Filters With Anticoagulation

July 2015

You'll hear more about whether to use inferior vena cava (IVC) filters IN ADDITION to anticoagulation for pulmonary embolism (PE).

Most evidence suggests this combo is no better than anticoagulation alone.

But some experts think the combination may be beneficial in patients with a high risk of recurrent, life-threatening PEs.

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Table of Contents

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