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

[@kevinkinney5445]

I had an IVC Filter installed in Dec 2019, after a PE one week before i was scheduled for total hip replacement surgery. Blood thinners prevent open wounds from healing. Finally, my wounds healed having sacrificed 2 toes to amputation. Had infection to the bone. Aug 19 I consult with the orthopedic surgeon about doing my hip. Then , when the hip is all healed, they can remove the IVC. I hope.

[@teriwrong]

I’m preparing for total knee replacement. I had DVTs and PEs with diastolic heart failure 7 months ago. Ortho dr said “go off Eliquis for 2 days pre op and then 2 baby aspirins for 2 wks post”. I felt uneasy abt that so asked my pulmonologist. He said “whoa, whoa, no, no, no! That’s old protocol.” He suggested IVC filter put in shortly b4 TKR and removal asap after surgery and back on Eliquis but now I’m scared and confused. I’ve had really crappy luck in last 2 yrs after having had Covid….one thing after another.

[@Floodland-bn3ol]

Very clear explanation of the risks and benefits of IVC filters.

[@reetaann5050]

Very informative.... I am the doctor now to get one put in and came across this video.... thanks for the visuals

[@MisterSixty]

Thank you, THANK YOU. Time for a discussion with my doctors.

[@AyaMohamed-jl3ti]

Thank you very much doctor, this was so helpful!

[@Maheshrpsharma]

i'm watching it before go to the doctor, tomorrow for my dad.

[@lorilynn610]

The filters they use now in 2019 are a lot better and less complications. I just had mine put in yesterday in preparation for bariatric surgery on Dec. 10th. My doctor explained all this in detail and told me about the few problems he's had with filters but he's been doing this for 30 years and said the filter they are using now, he's been using for a few years and has never had any problems with. Good luck with your Dad.

[@virginiaclark683]

I have had a PE. I now need a total knee replacement. Dr. Said I needed a IVC filter for the surgery and remove it after about 3 months. I still have a clot in the leg that I’m having surgery on. Is this a good idea.

[@paigiewagie7796]

yes its a helpful prevention method

[@BlkFireHawk427]

I have one of the cook filters that I didn't know was put inside of me (found by accident by a xray done at a Chiropractor). Was told because of the time it has been in (2005) and it's perforated, it cannot be removed.

[@flexibleatheist]

Is blood thinners needed if you have an ivc filter? It was put in in 2015. I have a solidified DVT in my left calf. It was put in when I was just out of a 2 week, medicated coma when new clots developed in my right calf. That one went away. The left one likely never will. Very active i am. Thanks.

[@paigiewagie7796]

you should probably still use blood thinners if you have a DVT

[@jaspreetkaur4618]

Please reply... what happened when filter got clots nd blocked the blood flow nd cause leg swelling.. one of my friend is having this filter nd she also having thrombocytopenia doctor told her to dont know what is the next step to do sad!

[@rmax6632]

I'VE HAD AN IVC FILTER SINCE 2003 BECAUSE OF 2 DVT AND PE. SHOULD I HAVE IT REMOVED?

[@ms.e9393]

Yes, they say the filter will eventually cause you other health problems. Mine being removed in June and I've only had it for 6 weeks.

[@lydiaterry5363]

who should i see?

[@lydiaterry5363]

a radiologist?

[@lilianasandoval7122]

Vascular Specialist

[@naturejim56]

Danger for health

[@irenegresham1519]

It's ok if you ever need it doing I had this done in..2015..I had a blood clot..all whent well then I had the filter removed a few days later