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The main indication for Inferior Vena Cava Filters
| Indications | Direct cause | n | N | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prevention in high risk patients with DVT | - EP massive treated with fibrinolysis o thrombectomy | 54 | 120 | 33,7 |
| - Iliofemoral DVT | 49 | |||
| - COPD + DVT | 17 | |||
| Contraindication for anticoagulation | - Recente bleeding | 104 | 188 | 52,8 |
| - Recent surgery | 42 | |||
| - Brain tumor /Recent stroke | 27 | |||
| - Severe trauma | 15 | |||
| Recurrence of pulmonary embolism while receiving anticoagulation | 48 | 13,4 |
