inferior vena cava filter

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical device
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:IVC_filter
gptkbp:canBe permanent
retrievable
gptkbp:category endovascular device
thrombosis prevention device
vascular implant
gptkbp:cause IVC stenosis
chronic venous insufficiency
penetration of adjacent organs
gptkbp:complication IVC perforation
filter fracture
filter migration
recurrent deep vein thrombosis
gptkbp:contraindication sepsis
uncontrolled bleeding
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label inferior vena cava filter
gptkbp:imaged_by gptkb:CT_scan
ultrasound
fluoroscopy
gptkbp:indication deep vein thrombosis
recurrent pulmonary embolism despite anticoagulation
contraindication to anticoagulation
gptkbp:inserted_via gptkb:femoral_vein
subclavian vein
jugular vein
gptkbp:insertedBy cardiologist
vascular surgeon
interventional radiologist
gptkbp:introducedIn 1967
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Bard_Peripheral_Vascular
gptkb:Cook_Medical
gptkb:Cordis
gptkb:Boston_Scientific
gptkbp:material gptkb:steel
titanium
nitinol
gptkbp:notRecommendedFor long-term use without indication
gptkbp:placed_in gptkb:inferior_vena_cava
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:removal_recommended when risk of PE subsides
gptkbp:requires informed consent
imaging guidance for placement
gptkbp:riskFactor IVC occlusion
filter embolization
thrombosis above filter
gptkbp:usedFor prevention of pulmonary embolism
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Inferior_vena_cava
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6