Journal of vascular surgery. Venous and lymphatic disorders
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J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord · Mar 2020
Predicting the Safety and Effectiveness of Inferior Vena Cava Filters Study: Design of a unique safety and effectiveness study of inferior vena cava filters in clinical practice.
Death from venous thromboembolism remains a significant cause of death worldwide. Although anticoagulation is the cornerstone of treatment in patients at risk for venous thromboembolism, inferior vena cava (IVC) filter use has increased exponentially over the last decade driven predominantly by the prophylactic use in patients at risk for venous thromboembolism despite limited evidence supporting this practice. The Predicting the Safety and Effectiveness of Inferior Vena Cava Filters (PRESERVE) Study is being implemented by the Society for Vascular Surgery, Society of Interventional Radiology, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and several IVC filter manufactures to better understand the safety, effectiveness, and current patterns of real-world use of IVC filters. ⋯ The PRESERVE Study represents the largest prospective study ever undertaken to investigate real-world outcomes with contemporary use of IVC filters. The investigators await results with the hope that it can improve patient care.