Cardiac Tamponade Secondary to IVC Filter Retrieval

Cardiac Tamponade Secondary to IVC Filter Retrieval

Cardiac tamponade is a rare but potentially fatal complication of inferior vena cava filter retrieval. We discuss such a case to facilitate prompt recognition and prevention of this complication by medical providers. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.)

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Emily Margolin, MD, Wilson Kwan, MD, MS, Somsupha Kanjanauthai, MD, Jina Sohn, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-06-01
Series:JACC: Case Reports
Subjects:
cardiac tamponade
complication
inferior vena cava filter
pericardial effusion
retrieval
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666084920303740
Description
Summary:Cardiac tamponade is a rare but potentially fatal complication of inferior vena cava filter retrieval. We discuss such a case to facilitate prompt recognition and prevention of this complication by medical providers. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.)
ISSN:2666-0849

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