Journal article
Improving the rate of inferior vena cava filter retrieval through multidisciplinary engagement
H Stevens, H Bortz, S Chao, R Ramanan, W Clements, K Peter, JD McFadyen, H Tran
Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis | Published : 2023
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Abstract
Background: The placement of retrievable inferior vena cava (IVC) filters occurs commonly, but retrieval rates remain low. Consequently, there is an unmet clinical need to ensure appropriate follow-up and retrieval of these devices. Objectives: To determine the association between an IVC filter surveillance team with filter retrievals or a documented filter plan, time to retrieval, and incidence of filter complications or recurrent venous thromboembolism. Methods: Ambidirectional cohort study evaluating consecutive IVC filter insertions before and after the implementation of a multidisciplinary surveillance team (MDST). We report an odds ratio (OR) with 95% CIs, adjusted by age, sex, weight,..
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Funding Acknowledgements
H. Stevens is supported by the Monash University Research Training Program Scholarship and Wheaton Family Scholarship. K. Peter is supported by a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Senior Principal Research Fellowship. J.D. McFadyen is supported by a NHMRC and Heart Foundation, Australia Early Career Fellowship.