Inserting a Filter
If you can’t take anticoagulants or blood thinners, then your doctor might suggest inserting a filler, which is a small device to prevent blood clots in your leg from reaching your lungs. The unit will be put in the vena cana, a large vein in the abdomen that brings waste products and oxygen-poor blood back to the heart. Keep in mind that you will need to undergo surgery for this procedure, so make sure to talk with your doctor before making the final decision. [9]
