Use of Inferior Vena Caval Filters in Pulmonary Embolism

Date First Published:

September 6, 2008

Last Updated:

September 9, 2008

Report by:

Edward Pugh, ST2 ACCS (Royal Infirmary Edinburgh)

Three-Part Question:

In [patients with pulmonary embolism at high risk of recurrence] does [insertion of IVC filter] [improve outcome]?