Permanent versus Retrievable Inferior Vena Cava Filters: Rethinking the 'One-Filter-for-AH' Approach to Mechanical Thromboembolic Prophylaxis

摘要

Objectives: Upon completion of this article, the reader will be able to identify the differences between permanent and retrievable filters, the indications for filter placement, the complications associated with filters, and strategies for optimizing personalized device selection.Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Tufts University School of Medicine (TUSM) and Thieme Medical Publishers, New York. TUSM is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.Credit: Tufts University School of Medicine designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit?. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.