Table 1: Retrievable inferior vena cava (rIVC) filter indications.
|
Category |
Indications for Filter Placement |
Patients Number |
|
1 |
Acute DVT with contraindication to anticoagulation |
61 (49.2%) |
|
2 |
Pulmonary embolism with inability to anticoagulate |
29 (23.4%) |
|
3 |
Prophylactic, either trauma or major surgery |
26 (21.0%) |
|
4 |
Prophylacti due to recurrent thromboembolic disease |
8 (6.5%) |