Abstract
Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism are major causes of morbidity and mortality in trauma patients. Anticoagulation therapy is often contraindicated in these patient populations. The retrievable inferior vena cava (IVC) filter provides a good option for preventing pulmonary embolism in the immediate injury and postoperative periods. Bedside IVC filter placement by guidance of intravascular ultrasound eliminates the risk of transportation; it is safe, efficient, and cost effective. We hereby present a case of bedside IVC filter placement in a morbidly obese patient with modified intravascular ultrasound approach.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Journal | Journal of Invasive Cardiology |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue number | 12 |
| State | Published - Dec 1 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Keywords
- Inferior vena cava filter
- IVC filter
- IVUS
- Morbidly obese
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
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Bedside placement of a retrievable inferior vena cava filter in a morbidly obese patient guided by modified IVUS approach. / Patel, Nishit H; Saucedo, Jorge.
In: Journal of Invasive Cardiology, Vol. 24, No. 12, 01.12.2012.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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AU - Saucedo, Jorge
PY - 2012/12/1
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N2 - Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism are major causes of morbidity and mortality in trauma patients. Anticoagulation therapy is often contraindicated in these patient populations. The retrievable inferior vena cava (IVC) filter provides a good option for preventing pulmonary embolism in the immediate injury and postoperative periods. Bedside IVC filter placement by guidance of intravascular ultrasound eliminates the risk of transportation; it is safe, efficient, and cost effective. We hereby present a case of bedside IVC filter placement in a morbidly obese patient with modified intravascular ultrasound approach.
AB - Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism are major causes of morbidity and mortality in trauma patients. Anticoagulation therapy is often contraindicated in these patient populations. The retrievable inferior vena cava (IVC) filter provides a good option for preventing pulmonary embolism in the immediate injury and postoperative periods. Bedside IVC filter placement by guidance of intravascular ultrasound eliminates the risk of transportation; it is safe, efficient, and cost effective. We hereby present a case of bedside IVC filter placement in a morbidly obese patient with modified intravascular ultrasound approach.
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VL - 24
JO - Journal of Invasive Cardiology
JF - Journal of Invasive Cardiology
SN - 1042-3931
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