IVC Filters
Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are medical devices implanted to prevent pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) who have contraindications to anticoagulation therapy or are at high risk for PE. While these filters can be life-saving, their management requires careful consideration of indications, complications, retrieval strategies, and patient outcomes. Indications for IVC …