Vena cava filters may prevent blood clots in your veins from reaching your lungs. They may be permanent, long-term solutions or temporary screens that may be removed after a few weeks or months. The ...

Optional vena cava filters can used to provide either short-term or permanent protection from pulmonary embolism. These devices have recently become available for clinical use in the United States.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Inferior vena cava filters have become an increasingly popular tool to reduce risk for recurrent pulmonary ...