what is an ivc filter for heart
IVC stands for âInferior Vena Cavaâ which is the largest vein in the body, used for transporting deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart so that it can be pumped to the lungs for reoxygenation. IVC filters placed inside the IVC vein to prevent blood clots that may form in the body from traveling to the lungs. Patients who receive IVC filters most commonly have an increased risk of blood clots and are unable to take anticoagulant medication.