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Are You Aware of Inferior Vena Cava Filter and Dr. Purushotam Lal’s Proficiency in inserting it?

Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Purushotam Lal is working as a Chairman at Metro Hospital, Noida. Dr. Purshottam Lal is an internationally recognized interventional cardiologist who holds experience of more than 38 years. His qualification includes MBBS, MD, and FRCP followed by training from some of the renowned medical institutes in UK, Germany & USA. Dr. Lal has introduced the largest number of procedures in the field of Interventional Cardiologist in India like Slow Rotational Angioplasty, Diamond Drilling, Heart Hole Closure, and Stenting. He has pioneered his technique of left atrial femoral bypass support or high-risk Interventional Procedures and opening tight heart valves. He is recognized as the first doctor in Medical Literature to perform high-risk Aortic Valvuloplasty. The concept of Metro Coronary Screening was also developed by Dr. Lal. He has performed the largest number of angioplasties/stenting as a single operator in the country and has been honoured by the Padma Vibhushan Award, the highest Padma award by the President of India. He is also listed in Limca Book of World Records. His proficiency lies in Interventional Cardiologist, Slow Rotational Angioplasty, Diamond Drilling, Heart Hole Closure, and Stenting.

Inferior Vena Cava Filter

Also known as IVC, is a small device made of metal that catches blood clots. The main blood vessel in your abdomen known as Inferior Vana Cava is responsible to carry blood from your legs back to your heart. A filter is placed in the IVC to stop blood clots to travel from your legs or pelvis to your lungs. It is inserted in IVC by placing a needle and thin plastic tube into a vein in your groin or neck. It may be permanent or temporary depending on your condition.

Procedure

The procedure will require a local anaesthetic or will require the use of a sedation anaesthetic.

Using a fine needle a radiologist will put a vein in your arm and will inject a local anaesthetic into the skin. A needle and catheter are inserted into the vein in your groin or neck to guide through the main blood vessels in your body until it reaches the IVC. X-ray pictures will be taken while the Contrast is injected into your IVC. The catheter will be removed after the filter is placed. To avoid bleeding firm pressure will be put over the area where the catheter went into your skin.

The recovery time depends on the insertion site and the sedation given. It generally requires 2 to 4 hours. Once you have recovered the IV cannula will be removed.

Risks and Complications

  • Allergic reaction
  • Problems due to anaesthesia
  • Wrong positioning of the filter can damage the vessels and surrounding organs
  • Dislodging of the filter resulting in injury or death
  • Infection at the site of incision
  • Bleeding
  • Damaged blood vessels
  • Blockage in blood flow causing swelling in the legs

Take Away

Follow all of your doctor’s instructions, medications, exercise, and wound care. Continued monitoring will help you heal faster. Take care of your diet and trust your doctor. For best treatment and consultancy contact Dr. Purushotam Lal at Metro Hospital Noida.

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