Venous · IR Playbook

Inferior Vena Cava Filter Placement (IVCF)

Inferior vena cava filter placement is percutaneous deployment of a mechanical filter in the IVC to reduce embolization of lower-extremity or pelvic venous thrombus to the pulmonary arteries. Its clearest role is acute VTE when therapeutic anticoagulation is temporarily impossible; it does not treat existing DVT or PE and does not replace anticoagulation once anticoagulation becomes safe. A retrievable filter with structured follow-up is preferred for a transient indication because prolonged dwell increases thrombotic and device-related complications.

What this playbook covers

• Indications
• Contraindications
• Pre-procedure
• Anatomy and Planning
• Equipment
• Procedure Steps
• Technical Endpoints
• Variants
• Comparisons
• Troubleshooting
• Complications
• Post-procedure Care
• References

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