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.