Cardiac Tamponade Secondary to IVC Filter Retrieval

oleh: Emily Margolin, MD, Wilson Kwan, MD, MS, Somsupha Kanjanauthai, MD, Jina Sohn, MD

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Elsevier 2020-06-01

Deskripsi

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.)