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Greenfield filter Etymology: L. Greenfield, twentieth-century American surgeon a filter placed in the inferior vena cava under fluoroscopic guidance. It is used in patients who are particularly vulnerable to pulmonary embolism, such as those diagnosed with deep venous thrombosis with contraindications to anticoagulation, to prevent venous emboli from entering the pulmonary circulation. Greenfield filter Filter umbrella Clinical medicine A vena caval filter for preventing PE, DVT. See Inferior vena caval filter. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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