Canadian Medical Guide > Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment > Equipment and Supplies > Prostheses and Implants > Vena Cava Filters Terms and Definitions




Vena Cava Filters

Medical Definition: Mechanical devices inserted in the inferior vena cava that prevent the migration of blood clots from deep venous thrombosis of the leg.
Also Called: Umbrella Filters
Previously Indexed: Filtration/instrumentation (1972-1990),Pulmonary Embolism (1972-1990),Vena Cava, Inferior (1972-1990)

Vena Cava Filters Medical Definitions and Terms

CANADIAN MEDICAL GUIDE

Thank you for visiting Canadian Medical Guide .com





Wildlife On Video »

Canadian Medical Guide Canada's Great Outdoors
Tour Canadian Rockies »
Book Banff »
Book Jasper »
Maligne Lake Boat Cruise »
Banff Gondola »
Hike Jasper »
Jasper Columbia Icefield »
Hike Johnston Canyon »
Golden Skybridge »
Lake Minnewanka Boat Cruise »
Columbia Icefields Skywalk »