Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Vena Cava Filters

Mechanical devices inserted in the inferior vena cava that prevent the migration of blood clots from deep venous thrombosis of the leg.

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Abstract

Mechanical devices inserted in the inferior vena cava that prevent the migration of blood clots from deep venous thrombosis of the leg.

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13 entry terms
  • Filter, Inferior Vena Cava
  • Filters, Inferior Vena Cava
  • Inferior Vena Cava Filter
  • Inferior Vena Cava Filters
  • Cava Filter, Vena
  • Cava Filters, Vena
  • Filter, Vena Cava
  • Filters, Vena Cava
  • Vena Cava Filter
  • Umbrella Filters
  • Filter, Umbrella
  • Filters, Umbrella
  • Umbrella Filter

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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Previous Indexing

  • Filtration/instrumentation (1972-1990)
  • Pulmonary Embolism (1972-1990)
  • Vena Cava, Inferior (1972-1990)

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  1. E07w.695w.207.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Vena Cava Filters. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016306. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016306
  2. Vena Cava Filters. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inferior_vena_cava_filter
  3. Vena Cava Filters. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1051689