IVC filter

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical device
vascular implant
gptkbp:alternativeTo anticoagulation therapy
gptkbp:brand Celect filter
Greenfield filter
Günther Tulip filter
TrapEase filter
gptkbp:canBe permanent
retrievable
gptkbp:complication infection
thrombosis
allergic reaction
venous insufficiency
IVC occlusion
IVC perforation
filter embolization
filter fracture
filter migration
penetration of adjacent organs
access site hematoma
chronic leg swelling
filter tilt
post-thrombotic syndrome
recurrent PE
gptkbp:contraindication uncontrolled bleeding
severe sepsis
gptkbp:FDAApproved yes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label IVC filter
gptkbp:imaging_guidance gptkb:CT_scan
ultrasound
fluoroscopy
gptkbp:indication deep vein thrombosis
recurrent pulmonary embolism despite anticoagulation
contraindication to anticoagulation
gptkbp:insertedBy cardiologist
vascular surgeon
interventional radiologist
gptkbp:insertion gptkb:inferior_vena_cava
gptkbp:introducedIn 1970s
gptkbp:monitors imaging studies
gptkbp:placement_method percutaneous
gptkbp:placement_site gptkb:femoral_vein
jugular vein
gptkbp:possible_risk device-related complications
increased DVT
gptkbp:removal_recommended when risk of PE subsides
gptkbp:removes endovascular retrieval
gptkbp:usedFor prevention of pulmonary embolism
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:inferior_vena_cava_filter
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7