Vena Cava Filters

Mechanical devices inserted in the inferior vena cava that prevent the migration of blood clots from deep venous thrombosis of the leg.

Year introduced: 1991

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Tree Number(s): E07.695.207.500

MeSH Unique ID: D016306

Entry Terms:

• Cava Filters, Vena
• Cava Filter, Vena
• Filters, Vena Cava
• Filter, Vena Cava
• Vena Cava Filter
• Filter, Inferior Vena Cava
• Filters, Inferior Vena Cava
• Inferior Vena Cava Filter
• Inferior Vena Cava Filters
• Umbrella Filters
• Filters, Umbrella
• Filter, Umbrella
• Umbrella Filter

Previous Indexing:

• Filtration/instrumentation (1972-1990)
• Pulmonary Embolism (1972-1990)
• Vena Cava, Inferior (1972-1990)

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Equipment and Supplies
Prostheses and Implants
Embolic Protection Devices
Vena Cava Filters