Wide variation exists in the use of inferior vena cava filters for the treatment of venous thromboembolism, possibly because of a deficit of evidence on the efficacy of these devices, and a lack of consensus on their use. Future guidelines should be evidence-based and account for the development of novel anticoagulants.
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Kalva, S., Athanasoulis, C. Variation in the use of inferior vena cava filters for VTE. Nat Rev Cardiol 10, 368–370 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrcardio.2013.65
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