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Vena caval filters for the prevention of pulmonary embolism in people at high risk of, or with established venous thromboembolism

This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows:

To assess the efficacy and safety of vena caval filters (VCFs) in preventing acute pulmonary embolism (APE) in people with established venous thromboembolism (VTE), or those at high risk of developing APE.

This is a protocol.

Health topics:

Heart & circulation > Pulmonary embolism > Prevention: physical approaches

Published:

13 December 2022

Authors:

Macmillan M, Harvey JJ, Young T

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Macmillan M, Harvey JJ, Young T. Vena caval filters for the prevention of pulmonary embolism in people at high risk of, or with established venous thromboembolism (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2022, Issue 12. Art. No.: CD015210. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD015210.