IVC (inferior vena cava) filters play an important role in preventing pulmonary embolism when anticoagulation isn’t possible or effective. One of the most common ways to place a filter is through the femoral (leg) approach, which provides direct access to the IVC and a familiar workflow for many interventional teams. Follow us for more visual, practical education on cardiometabolic conditions, treatments, procedures, and clinical insights. #IVCFilter #InterventionalRadiology #VascularAccess #Car

A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in a vein, usually in the leg, and the first line treatments are blood thinners or clot busting medications. But some people are not able to take those medications. If so, they may have a filter placed to prevent the clot from breaking off and traveling to the lungs. Dr. Erica Knavel Koepsel, a Mayo Clinic interventional radiologist, explains why the filters may not be the best choice for some people. https://mayocl.in/2SjCmPG | Mayo Clinic

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IVC filter . . Here is a clip of a IVC filter being inserted via the femoral vein route and placed in the inferior vena cava below the renal veins. . . The filter is placed in the inferior vena cava to catch any blood clots and prevent them from getting to the heart and lungs that would result in pulmonary embolism. | Future Doctors