How To Treat And Prevent Femoral Vein Thrombosis

Interior Vena Cava Filter

An interior vena cava filter, or IVC filter, is a thin device inserted into the vein. Through a small incision made in either the groin or the neck, a catheter is fed into the vena cava, and the IVC filter is placed. The device then expands and adheres to the walls of the vein, and allows blood to pass through while preventing clots from traveling to the lungs and creating a pulmonary embolism. The IVC filter is typically recommended if an individual has an increased risk of clotting, including those with risk factors for femoral vein thrombosis.