A multidisciplinary panel addresses the use of IVC filters in a variety of clinical scenarios.
Sponsoring Organizations: The Society of Interventional Radiology, the American College of Cardiology, the American College of Chest Physicians, the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, the American Heart Association, the Society for Vascular Surgery, and the Society for Vascular MedicineBackground
Inferior vena cava (IVC) filter placement is considered in a variety of clinical scenarios, yet in most cases, there is limited or low-quality evidence to support decision-making. Here, a multidisciplinary panel developed a clinical practice guideline based on 34 supportive studies to address key questions regarding the use of IVC filters.
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DisclosuresLeadership Positions in Professional SocietiesAmerican Society of Hematology (Senior Editor, ASH Self-Assessment Program; guideline development)
DisclosuresLeadership Positions in Professional SocietiesAmerican Society of Hematology (Senior Editor, ASH Self-Assessment Program; guideline development)