What is Vena Cava filter?
Category: Procedures
Most popular types: Trapease Vena Cava Filter
Vena Cava Filter is a medical device that is implanted by interventional radiologists or vascular surgeons into the inferior vena cava to prevent fatal pulmonary emboli (PEs).
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood clots in legs | 1 | 0 | |
| Prevent blood clotting | 1 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 0 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Vena Cava filter
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Drug sensitivity | 1 |
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