venous filter

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Hello All!

I am just back from NYC after consulting with the internist and

vascular surgeon who will participate in my care during the THR at the

Hospital for Special Surgery.

I am pleased with both drs who took all the time needed to answer the

questions my husband and I had as well as being incredibly thorough

with their exams and tests. I think they are excellent drs AND very

aware of the great track record the hospital and they have and not want

to screw it up. Better for me, I guess.

Well, because I have a history of having pulmonary emboli (thirty five

years ago after giving birth) they are strongly recommnding inserting a

filter into the major vein leading to the heart and lungs. This would

be removable or permanent depending on the outcome of the surgery and

supposedly catch amy clots traveling up my body.

Has anyone out there had experience with this kind of device. For that

matter, has anyone had a problem with clot after surgery?

Thanks and best to all of you.

Eva