More than one-third of patients undergoing catheter-directed thrombolysis of deep vein thrombosis receive an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter, yet placement of the device is not associated with a ...

Inferior vena cava filters have emerged as a popular tool to reduce risk for pulmonary embolism. Nevertheless, their use can be a polarizing issue among physicians. “Many physicians would say that ...

The gold standard of vascular access for chronic hemodialysis patients is the arteriovenous fistula (AVF). If an AVF cannot be created, the hemodialysis catheter can be inserted into the internal ...

A 27-year-old man presented with bilateral lower limb edema, extensive abdominal and limb varicosities, venous claudication, and a chronic ulcer on the right lower extremity. His medical history ...

The FDA cleared BiO2 Medical’s catheter for the protection of critically ill patients from pulmonary embolism. It is the first venous catheter to be approved for prophylactic use in addition to ...