Interní Med. 2015; 17(3): 114-116

Vena cava filters in patients with deep vein thrombosis

MUDr.Vladimír Čížek, MUDr.Dušan Kučera, Ph.D., MUDr.Martin Válka, MUDr.David Maděřič
Vaskulární centrum, Vítkovická nemocnice a. s., Ostrava

Vena cava filter is a small „basket“ introduced mostly into the inferior vena cava through catheterization Seldinger catheter technique.

Its purpose is to capture loose thrombi (emboli) most efficiently and thus protect the patient from life-threatening pulmonary embolism.

Keywords: vena cava filter, pulmonary embolism, venous thromboembolism, permanent and retriavable filters, temporary filters

Published: June 1, 2015  Show citation

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Čížek V, Kučera D, Válka M, Maděřič D. Vena cava filters in patients with deep vein thrombosis. Interní Med. 2015;17(3):114-116.
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