Retrieving a device that has penetrated the vessel wall or become embedded within it
The inferior vena cava (IVC) is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower half of the body back to the heart. If a blood clot known as a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) forms, it can break free and travel to your lungs via the IVC. An IVC filter is a small wire device that can be placed in the IVC to catch blood clots and prevent a pulmonary embolism.
IVC filters are meant to be removed once they are no longer needed. A potential complication associated with these filters, especially when they are left in place longer than required, is that the wire tip of the filter can become embedded in the vessel wall or penetrate through the IVC and into surrounding structures.
Removing a tip-embedded filter is a delicate procedure because an incomplete or failed retrieval can result in additional damage. The specialists in our heart and vascular program are experienced in safely removing such devices with minimally invasive techniques.
Tests
Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan
The cardiac computed tomography scan, or cardiac CT, uses X-rays to create three-dimensional images of your heart and blood vessels.
Our providers
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Othman Mohamed-Asem Abdul-Malak, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Cameron Mohammad Akbari, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Filip Banovac, MD
Interventional Radiology
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Kristin Crawley, ACNP-BC BSN MSN
Cardiac Surgery & Vascular Surgery
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Ashley Nicole Cullen, CRNP
Vascular Surgery & Cardiology
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Yelena Game, PA
Vascular Surgery
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Erin M. Hanlon, MPAS PA
Vascular Surgery
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Suzanne Siefert Kool, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Kamyar Nader, MD
Medical Oncology & Hematology and Oncology
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Dana Lurae Parker, MSN NP
Cardiology & Vascular Surgery
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Kyle B. Reynolds, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Daniel Martin Schwegler, PA
Vascular Surgery
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Mihae Shin-Diep, ACNP-BC NP
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Stephen Fulvio Stanziale, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Brian P. Swehla, MD
Vascular And Interventional Radiology
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Asmeret Tewolde, FNP-C
Vascular Surgery
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Our locations
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MedStar Health: Vascular Surgery at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
9101 Franklin Square Dr. MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center Suite 212 Baltimore, MD 21237
443-777-1901
MedStar Health: Vascular Surgery at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital - Calvert Street Building
3300 North Calvert Street First Floor Baltimore, MD 21218
410-261-8226
MedStar Health: Vascular Surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center - Physician Office Building
106 Irving Street NW Physician Office Bldg. Suite 3150 North Tower Washington, DC 20010
202-877-0456
MedStar Health: Vascular Surgery at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Road Northwest Pasquerilla Healthcare Center Building 4 Washington, DC 20007
877-367-2434
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.