Summary

This chapter contains section titled:

  • Historical Background

  • Indications for Mechanical Protection

  • Preplacement Assessment

  • Greenfield Vena Cava Filter

  • Bird's Nest Filter

  • Vena Tech Filter

  • Simon Nitinol Filter

  • Titanium Greenfield Filter

  • Percutaneous Stainless-steel Greenfield Filter

  • Cordis TrapEase Filter

  • Optional Vena Caval Filters

  • Conclusion

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