Abstract
This study uses 3 distinct statistical approaches to examine the association between use of inferior vena cava filters and mortality rates in Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries with pulmonary embolism.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
MeSH terms
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Acute Disease
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Aged
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Anticoagulants / therapeutic use
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Cohort Studies
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Pulmonary Embolism / mortality*
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Pulmonary Embolism / therapy*
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Risk Assessment
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Risk Factors
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Thrombolytic Therapy / statistics & numerical data*
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Vena Cava Filters / statistics & numerical data*