At any given time, your liver holds about a pint of blood, or about 1/8th of your body’s total blood. The inferior vena cava carries deoxygenated blood from your liver and the lower half of your ...

An inferior vena cava filter is a small device placed inside a vein called the inferior vena cava. A doctor uses a thin catheter that is inserted into your neck or groin to put the filter in place.

The inferior vena cava is one of two parts that make up the vena cava. The IVC carries blood from the legs, feet, and organs in the abdomen and pelvis to the right side of the heart.

Grams J et al. (2007) Inferior vena cava stenting: a safe and effective treatment for intractable ascites in patients with polycystic liver disease. J Gastrointest Surg 11: 985–990 ...

Cite this: Safety and Effectiveness of Inferior Vena Cava Filters Used to Protect Against Pulmonary Embolus: A Technology Assessment - Medscape - Feb 01, 2011. Abstract and Introduction Background ...

Interruption of the inferior vena cava was contemplated, but the patient's condition interdicted any operative interference. She slowly responded to conservative measures and left the hospital ...

Caput medusae is usually easy to see, so your doctor will likely focus on determining whether it’s due to liver disease or a blockage in your inferior vena cava. A CT scan or ultrasound can show ...

An emergency suspension order from the health department details how Shaknovsky severed William Bryan's inferior vena cava, the vessel that connects the liver with the heart, "resulting in the ...

New study demonstrates inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are safe and effective way to treat venous thromboembolism (VTE) Data show IVC filter use led to few adverse events, even when used ...