IVC filter may be beneficial in patients with cancer and bleeding

• related: Hematology
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• patients with cancer and lower extremity DVT with increased risks for bleeding are more likely to receive IVC filter
• IVC filter increased PE free survival (HR 0.69, 0.64-0.75)
• IVC filter reduced PE in very high risk, high risk, and low risk cancers
• IVC filter does not have increased DVT development.¹

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• Hematology
  • IVC filter may be beneficial in patients with cancer and bleeding
• IVC filter does not reduce risk of clotting and increases complications in patients who can tolerate anticoagulation
  • IVC filter may be beneficial in patients with cancer and bleeding