http://lifeafterdvt.forumotion.com/what-is-an-ivc-filter-f20/-t1.htm Tue, 18 Dec 2007 02:32:25 GMT 10 http://i24.servimg.com/u/f24/11/77/68/26/life-g14.gif http://lifeafterdvt.forumotion.com/what-is-an-ivc-filter-f20/-t1.htm http://lifeafterdvt.forumotion.com/what-is-an-ivc-filter-f20/ivc-filter-t21.htm dero The treatment of choice for deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) is anticoagulant therapy. Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters have been developed to prevent PE in patients with venous thromboembolism who have a contraindication to anticoagulation or in patients considered to be at very high for PE. Several recent reviews are recommended.(more...) Other sites http://www.utmedicalcenter.org/cms/Emergency+and+Trauma+Services/Procedures/IVC+Filter/331.html http://www.vasculardiseasemanagement.com/article/4657 http://www.chestjournal.org/cgi/content/abstract/132/1/31 http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/info/surgery/inferior-vena-cava.htm What is an IVC filter? Tue, 18 Dec 2007 02:32:25 GMT http://lifeafterdvt.forumotion.com/what-is-an-ivc-filter-f20/ivc-filter-t21.htm#26 http://lifeafterdvt.forumotion.com/what-is-an-ivc-filter-f20/ivc-filter-t21.htm