Vena Cava Filters

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

Descriptor ID	D016306
MeSH Number(s)	E07.695.207.500
Concept/Terms	Vena Cava Filters Vena Cava Filters Cava Filter, Vena Cava Filters, Vena Filter, Vena Cava Filters, Vena Cava Vena Cava Filter Inferior Vena Cava Filters Inferior Vena Cava Filter Filter, Inferior Vena Cava Filters, Inferior Vena Cava Umbrella Filters Umbrella Filters Filter, Umbrella Filters, Umbrella Umbrella Filter

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Equipment and Supplies [E07]
Prostheses and Implants [E07.695]
Embolic Protection Devices [E07.695.207]
Vena Cava Filters [E07.695.207.500]

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