TeachableMedicalNews article 11152019
Teachable moment in classrooms:
- blood chapter – blood clot formation
- blood vessel chapter – direction of blood flow in veins
- heart chapter – pulmonary circulation
- respiratory system chapter – blood flow to alveoli for gas exchange
The news item: The medical device called “IVC filter” was in the consumer safety news recently:
IVC Filter Lawsuit | 2020 Updates and Settlements
If you experienced side effects from an IVC filter, you may be eligible for compensation. Get a free case review today at ConsumerSafety.org.
The article provided updates regarding lawsuits targeting the IVC filter. The article mentioned the purpose of the device which is to remove unwanted blood clots, and that the device as placed in the inferior vena cava.