IVC Filters - What You Need to Know - John Moriarty, MD - UCLAMDChat

Explore the world of IVC filters with UCLA interventional radiologist John Moriarty, MD, in this informative webinar. Learn about these small metal cages placed in veins to prevent blood clots from reaching the heart and lungs. Discover when IVC filters should be placed and removed, understand the anatomy of the Inferior Vena Cava (IVC), and grasp the concept of Pulmonary Embolism (PE). Gain insights into the ABC's of treating Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), the filter insertion process, and potential complications such as migration, perforation, and fracture. Delve into advanced techniques for filter removal and take away crucial messages about IVC filter usage and management in this comprehensive overview of a critical interventional radiology procedure.

Intro
UCLA Interventional Radiology
Hot Topic
What is an IVC Filter?
Extremely Common
Inferior Vena Cava (IVC)
Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
ABC's of Treating DVT
How a Filter is inserted
Filter Insertion
What Can Go Wrong
Migration
Perforation
Fracture
Removal
Advanced Techniques
Take Home Messages