Journal of Interventional and General Cardiology

Common Indications for IVC Filter Placement in Nigeria: Three Case Series

Abstract

Emmanuel Auchi Edafe*, OkoroTeo and Stanley KN

There are many reasons for Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filter placement. Even with the expanding lists of indications, most guidelines recommend that contraindications to systemic thrombolysis or its failure may necessitate IVC filter placement. The increased use may be due to insertion of retrievable filters. We report three cases with indications for IVC filter placement.