inferior vena caval interruption

inferior vena caval interruption

Vascular disease Any therapy that prevents the free flow of blood–and emboli from the lower half of the body via the inferior vena cava Formats IVC filters–most common, IVC ligation, external clips, both rarely used
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To date there have been no randomized or cohort studies directly comparing inferior vena caval interruption with standard anticoagulation therapy.
Treatment of the Patient with Deep Vein Thrombosis
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