In order to prevent pulmonary emboli, a filter may be placed into which of the following vessels to prevent clots from being carried into the pulmonary circulation?

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A filter can be placed in the inferior vena cava (IVC) to prevent clots from the lower body from reaching the lungs, which could cause a pulmonary embolism. The IVC carries blood from the lower extremities back to the heart, where it then goes to the lungs for oxygenation.

In Order to Prevent Pulmonary Emboli, a Filter May Be