Other names: IVC Filter
Categories: Device
Description:
An inferior vena cava (IVC) filter is a small device placed in the large vein that carries blood from the lower body to the heart. Its purpose is to catch blood clots that break loose from the legs before they can travel to the lungs and cause a pulmonary embolism. IVC filters are usually considered when patients with DVT cannot take blood thinners or if clots keep forming despite anticoagulation. While effective at preventing pulmonary embolism, they do not treat the existing clot and may increase the risk of new clots forming around the filter. Some filters are designed to be removed once the patient can safely take anticoagulation again.
Treatment For:
AI generated Summary: Based on the provided information, there are no reviews available for the treatment "Inferior Vena Cava Filter" against the disease "Deep Venous Thrombosis". The author has not provided any review or rating for this treatment. Therefore, it is not possible to determine the effectiveness of the treatment based on the given data.
IVC filters are reserved for patients with DVT who cannot take anticoagulation or continue to have clots despite treatment. They can help prevent pulmonary embolism, but they do not treat the clot itself and are not ideal due to long-term risks.
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