Tagged as: Ivc filter complications
Mississippi Man Files Lawsuit Over Irremovable IVC Filter
Mississippi man Alec Caldwell had a blood clot filter implanted in his inferior vena cava. It seemed the device was working well until he started to experience severe pain.Caldwell attempted to have his filter taken out and discovered that the device w...
Could IVC Filters Be Dangerous?
Blood clots serve an important purpose. They're able to stop bleeding and prevent excessive spillage after a cut or injury.
Unfortunately, blood clots can also form when they aren't needed. Unnecessary clotting has been linked to heart attack, stroke and ...