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Vena Cava Filter

Vena Cava Filter

In some cases, a vena cava filter may be inserted into the vena cava (the large vein which returns blood from the body to the heart) of patients who cannot take medication or if blood thinners are not working. The filter is a kind of "clot catcher."

Condition Spotlight

Hope for the Most Complex Cases of Deep Vein Thrombosis Watch Video
Clearing Pathways: Imaging and Reimagining Open New DVT Treatment Doors
Clearing Pathways: Imaging and Reimagining Open New DVT Treatment Doors Play Video | 3:18
Removing Tiny Filter Embedded in Vein Takes Expertise Unique to Stanford Hospital
Removing Tiny Filter Embedded in Vein Takes Expertise Unique to Stanford Hospital Play Video | 3:38
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) - Interventional Radiology - DVD Series Watch Video

Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.

Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.

Closed Trials

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Vascular and Endovascular Care
300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford, CA 94305
Phone: 650-725-5227
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