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 ...

If you have had a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), you may worry about having another life-threatening clot. People who’ve had a DVT and can’t take blood-thinning medications have another option to prevent ...

The California Technology Assessment Forum (CTAF) is requested to review the scientific evidence for the safety and efficacy of the use of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters for the prevention of ...