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. 2018 May 4;5:73–78. doi: 10.1016/j.ejro.2018.05.001

Table 1.

Indications of IVC filter insertion.

Therapeutic indications (evidence of PE or IVC, iliac, or femoropopliteal DVT) 103
 Absolute or relative contraindication to anticoagulation 93
 Massive PE with residual DVT in a patient at risk for further PE 9
 Free-floating iliofemoral or IVC thrombus 1
Prophylactic indications 38
 Multiple long-bone and pelvic bone fractures with BTK vein thrombosis 35
 Intracranial hemorrhage with BTK vein thrombosis 3

IVC – inferior vena cava.

DVT – deep vein thrombosis.

PE – pulmonary thromboembolism.

BTK – below the knee.