AM I AT RISK?
Certain conditions or circumstances may render you more susceptible to DVT
or PE. These conditions include vascular disease, stroke, heart attack, obesity,
bariatric surgery, trauma to the legs, fractured pelvis or bones in the legs,
abdominal or joint surgery, joint replacements, advanced age, smoking, diabetes,
lung conditions, COPD, asthma and hypertension. Your doctor may recommend placement
of an IVC filter to prevent DVT/ PE if you have these conditions. Placement of
certain filters, like the Bard Peripheral Vascular Filters mentioned in this site
may place you at risk for device fracture, migration and/or failure.
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