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She suffered from a massive pulmonary embolism recently. She was started on
anticoagulation but complicated with brain haemorrhage.
An IVC filter was inserted. She later suffered from filter-associated IVC thrombosis
An IVC Filter should not be regarded as “Treatment” for DVT, and its indication should
be determined individually, especially in Asian patients. IVC filters are not without
The bilateral common femoral veins are not compressible and are filled with echogenic complications, notably distal thrombosis, migration, and perforation are known issues.
thrombus. There is no venous flow inside the lumen. This confirms the diagnosis of a
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