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9. Vena Cava Filters

Vena cava filters are not always necessary in people with May Thurner syndrome; however, they are often used to prevent further complications from a DVT in patients who cannot take blood-thinning medications. A small filter is placed into the inferior vena cava, a large vein in the middle of the body that returns blood to the heart. The filter catches small clots as they move through the body, preventing them from getting into the lungs and causing a pulmonary embolism.

digital illustration of a blood clot

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