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Chronic IVC occlusion caused by unopened filter after conversion: case report and literature review

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

BackgroundThe VenaTech Convertible Vena Cava Filter (VTCF) is a device designed for insertion into the inferior vena cava (IVC) to prevent life-threatening pulmonary embolism (PE). For younger or thrombophilic patients, careful evaluation of the filter's suitability and extended follow-up are crucial to optimize outcomes.

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Women and Black Patients Less Likely to Receive Catheter-based Treatment for Pulmonary Embolism According to REAL-PE Analysis Presented at SCAI 2024

DAIC

Women and black patients were less frequently treated with minimally invasive therapy compared to men or non-Black patients, according to new data from the REAL-PE analysis which investigated catheter-based pulmonary embolism (PE) treatment. Late-breaking results from the study, for which Sahil A.

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