IVC Filters

The chances of pulmonary embolism is high once extensive DVT is established and a thrombus is seen to extend into the pelvic veins or the inferior vena cava then. At times it is seen that patients continue to have embolism even after treatment with blood thinners are given. There is another group of patients in whom blood thinners cannot be given since it may promote bleeding. Further, patients who are expected to be bedridden for a long time may not respond to blood thinners. All these patients carry a high risk of fatal pulmonary embolism and will benefit by implantation of a umbrella-shaped device which filters the blood as it passes through it. This device is called an IVC filter.

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• IVC filters
• DVT
• Pulmonary embolism

[HPrules06]

Thanks for the video!

[eleanorayoulateagain]

I'll be having this procedure done in a few weeks just prior to my hysterectomy.

I have a bit of anxiety about the procedure, but I know that I'll be okay. This video helped me feel a bit better. Thank you.

[0007ov]

Been looking everywhere to try to understand IVC filters but everything I read did not explain it in simple terms. This short video made it possible for me to understand IVC filters. Thanks sooooo much for uploading it!!!

[yobrandon11]

Short, concise, and to the point. Thanks!