Inferior Vena Cava

Posted by jameswp @jameswp, Jan 15 1:05pm

Is it imperative that an inferior vena cava filter be removed or can a person live a full and healthy live without removing it and without any kind of health complications?

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Debra, Volunteer Mentor | @karukgirl | Jan 15 1:36pm

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549900/
Hello @jameswp and welcome to Mayo Connect. I posted an informative (and quite lengthy!) read from the National Library of Medicine. It addresses your question I believe.
Have you had a chance to look around here on Mayo Connect? In the search area type in IVC Filter and you will find many different discussions regarding them and the various reasons for their use.
Are you asking for yourself because you have one?