Inferior Vena Cava Filters to Prevent Pulmonary Embolism: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are widely used for prevention of pulmonary embolism (PE). However, uncertainty persists about their efficacy and safety.

Objectives

The authors conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of the published reports on the efficacy and safety of IVC filters.

Methods

The authors searched PubMed, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and ClinicalTrials.gov through October 3, 2016, for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or prospective controlled observational studies of IVC filters versus none in patients at risk of PE. Inverse variance fixed-effects models with odds ratio (OR) as the effect measure were used for primary analyses. Main outcomes included subsequent PE, PE-related mortality, all-cause mortality,

SUBMITTER: Bikdeli B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8412839 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature