Mechanical intervention

Question 1

What is thrombolytic therapy?

Answer 1

A catheter-directed thrombolytic therapy for patients with symptomatic iliofemoral DVT

Question 2

What are the 4 criteria a patient must fulfill to have for ‘thrombolytic therapy’ to be carried out?

Answer 2

1. Symptoms of less than 14 days duration
2. Good functional status
3. Life expectancy of 1 year or more
4. Low risk of bleeding

Question 3

What are temporary inferior vena cava filters?

Answer 3

A medical device placed within the vena cava to filter out emboli as a result prevent PE from forming

Question 4

Which patients should temporary inferior vena cava filters be offered in?

Answer 4

Patients with proximal DVT/PE who cannot have anticoagulant treatment

Question 5

Which patients should temporary inferior vena cava filters be considered in?

Answer 5

Patients with recurrent proximal DVT or PE despite adequate anticoagulation treatment