Vena cava filter. Expandable wire mesh basket (arrows) in the inferior vena cava.
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Inferior vena cava filter — An inferior vena cava filter, also IVC filter a type of vascular filter, is a medical device that is implanted into the inferior vena cava to prevent pulmonary emboli (PEs). IVC filters are used in case of contraindication to anticoagulation,… … Wikipedia
Inferior vena cava — Infobox Vein | Name = PAGENAME Latin = vena cava inferior GraySubject = 173 GrayPage = 677 Image Heart diagram 250px Caption = Anterior (frontal) view of the opened heart. White arrows indicate normal blood flow. Caption2 = DrainsFrom = Source =… … Wikipedia
vena cava filter — vena caval filter a filter used in transvenous vena caval interruption for the prevention of pulmonary embolism; the most common type is the umbrella filter. Called also inferior vena cava f … Medical dictionary
filter — 1. A porous substance through which a liquid or gas is passed in order to separate it from contained particulate matter or impurities to sterilize. SYN: filtrum. 2. To use or to subject to the action of a f.. 3. In diagno … Medical dictionary
vena caval interruption — interference with free flow of blood through the inferior vena cava by means of a filter to trap emboli and prevent pulmonary embolism; see also vena cava filter, under filter … Medical dictionary
bird's nest filter — an inferior vena cava filter consisting of four long, thin stainless steel wires with many bends, attached to struts that are fixed into place … Medical dictionary
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Pulmonary embolism — Classification and external resources Chest spiral CT scan with radiocontrast agent showing multiple filling defects both at the bifurcation and in the pulmonary arteries. ICD 10 … Wikipedia
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IVC — can refer to different things: *Ignatian Volunteer Corps *Indus Valley Civilization *Inferior vena cava *Inferior vena cava filter *Intake Valve Closing *Inter Varsity Club (IVC) *International Video Corporation, a manufacturer of professional… … Wikipedia
