Medscape

Safety and Effectiveness of Inferior Vena Cava Filters Used to Protect Against Pulmonary Embolus: A Technology Assessment

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 ...
Medical Xpress

New study demonstrates inferior vena cava filters are safe and effective way to treat venous thromboembolism

Few adverse events are connected to the use of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters to help prevent deep vein blood clots from developing into pulmonary embolisms (PE), according to the findings of the ...
Tennessean

Deep Venous Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, and Inferior Vena Cava Filters

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Pulmonary embolisms affect 370,000 patients per year and may cause up to 100,000 deaths per ...
News Medical

Inferior vena cava filters may be overused in managed care populations, study suggests

Humana Inc. today announced research findings that suggest inferior vena cava (IVC) filters may be overused in managed care populations, and that filters may not always be removed after they are no ...
Medscape

Temporary IVC Filter Reduces Neurosurgery Complications in Thrombophilic Patients

Thrombophilic patients undergoing elective neurosurgery who receive a temporary inferior vena cava (IVC) filter show dramatically fewer thrombotic or hemorrhagic complications compared with ...
Business Wire

Study of Managed Care Population Suggests Inferior Vena Cava Filters May Be Overused

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today announced research findings that suggest inferior vena cava (IVC) filters may be overused in managed care populations, and that filters ...