Kommentar aus der Praxis zu: Lungenembolie: Wie zuverlässig und sicher sind Vena-Cava-Filter?

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Abstract

In the last 30 years patients with pulmonary embolism have increasingly often been implanted with a vena cava filter. Evidence of safety and efficacy in comparison to pure anticoagulation are in short supply. Re-removable filter reduces neither the risk of recurrence nor mortality, according to a study now revealed.

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Translated title of the contributionHow efficient and safe are Vena-cava-filters?
Original languageGerman
ISSN0012-0472
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 08.2015
PubMed 26306011