IVC Filter Complications Are Minor At Best Leaving You Little To Worry About
Inferior vena cava filters offer one of the best defenses right now against pulmonary embolus and perform considerably better than earlier methods. When using an IVC filter complications regarding caval interruptions are greatly reduced, making it easy and effective. With this being said, the method is not perfect and there is a minor risk of IVC filter complications for any patient. Both vessel and vascular injuries as well as hemorrhage have been reported as Ivc filter complications but the risks are minor and happen in very few patients. It is generally accepted that the benefits far outweigh the risks and there has been no warning or ban placed on IVC filters as of yet. In the end, preventing pulmonary embolism is worth some minor risks for most patients, and so they gladly continue to use IVC filters without worry of the side effects.