Procedure

IVC Filter

A small device placed in the large vein of the belly to catch blood clots before they reach the lungs.

Also called: inferior vena cava filter, blood clot filter

Who Can Help with IVC Filter?

• Interventional Radiologists

  A radiologist who uses imaging to guide minimally invasive procedures, such as opening blocked blood vessels, placing catheters and treating tumors.

• Vascular Surgeons

  A surgeon who treats diseases of the arteries and veins, such as blocked arteries, aneurysms and varicose veins.

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