Question 1

how long do you leave in an umbrella filter for blood clots?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Sometimes they are placed as a temporary precaution for an up coming surgery. Theses are retrieveable. Otherwise they are usually left in permanantly.

Question 2

can a greenfield umbrella filter prevent clots from reaching your heart and lungs ?

Accepted Answer

It can: The idea is that the filter catches the blood clot before it gets to the heart and can go on to the lungs.

Question 3

does a greenfield umbrella filter always prevent clots from reaching your heart and lungs ?

Accepted Answer

No: No device is fool proof . Studies have shown this with greenfield filter. With better technology the clinically relevent eboli are significantly reduced.

Question 4

how often are there complications when removing a ivc filter?

Accepted Answer

Ivc filter: Ivc filters are now removable.  During removal the risks include bleeding, dislodgement of clot or embolism and infection.  Death is a risk from any procedure.  The new technology of a removable ivc filter allows it to be removed after the risk of massive pulmonary embolism is over.  The rate of complications are related to the patients current condition and the condition of the stent.

Question 5

explain an ivc filter placement?

Accepted Answer

Simple: I describe it to patients as an umbrella frame with no fabric.  It can be placed from the neck or groin vein.  There are several position the device can sit in the inferior vena cava but usually the apex of the device is at or near the inflow of the kidney veins.  It is positioned through a small sheath under xray guidance. The feet of the device contact the vessel wall holding it in place.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: ivc filter placement?

Accepted Answer

Blood clot filter: An inferior vena cava (ivc) filter is a medical device placed into the ivc (the large vein in the abdomen) to prevent lower extremity or pelvic vein blood clots from reaching the lungs. Ivc filters are placed via the femoral or jugular veins. Some are permanent, while others are made to be retrievable.

Question 7

i have a ivc filter. can the ivc filter rubb one bone in the lower back?

Accepted Answer

Inside vessel: It is not likely the source of your symptoms. See your Dr. for evaluation as to the cause.

Question 8

can ivc filter cause your legs to swell?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Ivc filters do not themselves cause swelling of the legs, but clot can build up below the filter and of sever enough, can block drainage of blood from the legs back to the heart - this results in both legs swelling, sometimes quite large. In addition, leg swelling can be caused from a clot in the leg or blockage of lymphatic drainage channels.

Question 9

i had a retrievable ivc filter left in too long and it embedded. have had it for >8 years, on 5mg aspirin daily. any long term risks / complications?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: The main risks are: the filter can migrate, it can erode through the wall of the vein, it can cause clots, it can become infected. The balance of the risk of these complications Vs the risks associated with trying to remove it will depend on your individual case factors &amp; the type of filter you have. You should discuss this with the specialist who is managing your clotting disorder.

Question 10

how long does it take to clog an ivc filter so that both legs swell?

Accepted Answer

Shouldn't: It's not like a pool filter, more like a shredder. Unless very low blood pressure / flow, should not clot that high, but can clot lower. Helps decrease size so no large (/huge) clot goes to lung. If swelling, more likely edema / "heart failure" and should be seen by dr or in er depending on severity & any other complaints.

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I have a ivc filter. can the ivc filter rubb one bone in the lower back?

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Can ivc filter cause your legs to swell?

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I had a retrievable ivc filter left in too long and it embedded. have had it for >8 years, on 5mg aspirin daily. any long term risks / complications?

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How long does it take to clog an ivc filter so that both legs swell?

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