An IVC is a special basket-like filter to trap blood clots. It can be inserted into the inferior vena cava to prevent pulmonary embolism, but it is important to remove IVC filters as soon as they’re no longer needed to reduce long-term complications.
Imaging procedures, including MRI and CT, can identify dangerous irregularities called vascular malformations in arteries, veins or lymph vessels.
Embolization, a minimally invasive procedure to stop blood flow to certain organs, is often used to treat women diagnosed with uterine fibroids.
For men who have an enlarged prostate, this outpatient procedure is worth discussing with your urologist, especially if you are not a candidate for surgery.