In patients undergoing IVC Filter Placement what is the indication comparison amongst different ethnicities

Briefly describe a specific question, or set of related questions, about a health care test or treatment that this program should consider.: In patients undergoing IVC Filter Placement what is the indication comparison amongst different ethnicities
Does your question include a comparison of different health care approaches? (If no, your topic will still be considered.): no
If yes, explain the specific technologies, devices, drugs, or interventions you would like to see compared:: IVC Filters
What patients or group(s) of patients does your question apply to? (Please include specific details such as age range, gender, coexisting diagnoses, and indications for therapy.): Indication for placement
Are there subgroups of patients that your question might apply to? (For example, an ethnic group, stage or severity of a disease.): Ethnic groups
Describe the health-related benefits you are interested in. (For example, improvements in patient symptoms or problems from treatment or diagnosis.): Patients outcome.
Describe any health-related risks, side effects, or harms that you are concerned about.

Does your question include a health care drug, intervention, device, or technology available (or likely to be available) in the U.S.?

yes

Which priority area(s) and population(s) does this topic apply to? (check all that apply)

EHC Priority Conditions (updated in 2008)

Describe why this topic is important.: To address disparity in patient care, if any.
What specifically motivated you to ask this question? (For example, you are developing a clinical guideline, working with a policy with large uncertainty about the appropriate approach, costly intervention, new research you have read, items in the media you may have seen, a clinical practice dilemma you know of, etc.): to ascertain if there is difference in patient care
Does your question represent uncertainty for clinicians and/or policy-makers? (For example, variations in clinical care, controversy in what constitutes appropriate clinical care, or a policy decision.)
If yes, please explain:

How will an answer to your research question be used or help inform decisions for you or your group?: corelate patient outcome to ethnic group
Describe the timeframe in which an answer to your question is needed.: 30 days
Describe any health disparities, inequities, or impact on vulnerable populations your question applies to.: While african americans are three times at a higher risk for Deep Vein Thrombosis, it is important to compare the rate and indication of placement of IVC filters so as to close the gap of care disparity

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Please choose a description that best describes your role or perspective: (you may select more than one category if appropriate): corelate patient outcome to ethnic group

Are you making a suggestion as an individual or on behalf of an organization?: Individual

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