Question

A 55-year-old with recurrent DVTs, now with bleeding risk from gastric ulcer, asks about IVC filter. Appropriate indication?

Accepted Answer

Placement when anticoagulation is contraindicated due to active bleeding

Answer

Routine use with anticoagulation in place

Answer

Placement for all unprovoked DVTs

Answer

Placement to prevent post-thrombotic syndrome

Answer

Placement for isolated distal DVT

Practice question

A 55-year-old with recurrent DVTs, now with bleeding risk from gastric ulcer, asks about IVC filter. Appropriate indication?