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IVC Filters Are Not Safe

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Did you know that IVC filters might cause more harm than you expected it to? IVC filter side effects can be as mild as nausea, neck pain and confusion state of mind, while the major complications can be life threatening with symptoms like heart rhythm problems, lung injury, pulmonary embolism, blood clots and stroke. In any of the side effects caused to you by IVC filters, you are entitled to claim monetary compensation. Contact IVC Filter Settlements on www.ivcfiltersettlements.us or on 1 (855) 802-9471 for free consultation.

Major Greenfield Filter Complications Leading To Lawsuit

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Greenfield Vena Cava Filter is a tiny medical device which is implanted in the vena cava  ofpatients for the prevention of pulmonary embolism in them. Simply put, Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filters are used for patients who are at the risk of blood clots but are not tolerant towards anticoagulants (blood thinners). The vena cava is the largest vein in the human body. The purpose of the vein is to carry the deoxygenated blood from the lower part of the body to the heart. In some patients, the risk of blood clot formation, especially around the legs and thighs is a common phenomenon and is known as deep vein thromboses (DVTs). These clots formation is typically more prominent after elaborate operations such as hip or knee replacements. These clots, if not prevented from flowing in the blood stream, can reach the lungs and cause pulmonary embolism, which might cause blockage in the artery in the lungs leading to a life threatening situation. To prevent any such serious health issu...