Q: 50 y M, lung ca diagnosed 2 months ago, work up in process fit possible resection, presents with pain and swelling in LLE. Of note- Covid in Jan. Duplex: Ac DVT popliteal and tibial. Is IVC filter indicated? @SocietyHospMed @SatyaPatelMD @tony_breu @grepmeded @drmiketodorovic
An IVC filter is a small device that is placed in your inferior vena cava to prevent blood clots from moving through your blood into your lungs .
Prophylactic use: patients undergoing bariatric surgery, multi-trauma & with spinal cord injury. Note that despite the widespread use of IVCF for prophylaxis, there is a growing body of evidence pointing to lack of benefit & actual harm.

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IVCF placement for primary VTE prophylaxis is controversial but accounts for >1/2 of IVCFs placed in US. The rationale is to offer mechanical protection against PE during the limited high-risk period when pharmacologic prophylaxis may be contraindicated.

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In this survey, only 21 (38%) of the physicians surveyed opted to insert an IVCF, reflecting the lack of consensus.

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I personally thought, no IVC filer and anti coagulation with therapeutic doses of lovenox. What do you guys think???
Please read: Work up FOR resection in process

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