Exploring Patient-Related Facilitators And Barriers Of Inferior Vena Cava Filter Retrieval

Introduction: While the majority of retrievable inferior vena cava filters (rIVCFs) are candidates for retrieval once the risk of thrombosis or bleeding has subsided, only ~ 20% of IVCFs are retrieved. Lack of patient follow-up is cited as the primary contributor to low retrieval rates. However, studies have not examined patient-perceived factors that lead to poor follow-up.