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.

Inferior vena cava filters are tiny devices placed inside a vein to prevent pulmonary embolism when you have DVT. ... These images are shown on monitors in the operating room, ...

At this scan level, the diameter of the inferior vena cava (arrow) is not affected (magnification×2). B – in segment VIII of the liver, as well as around the inferior vena cava (arrow), the solid ...

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 ...

A pressure gradient between the portal vein and the inferior vena cava of more than 10 mm Hg (required for adequate blood flow across the shunt) is associated with a successful long-term outcome ...

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 ...

University of Utah Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter Removal Service . Call 801-581-7553 or. Request a Consultation . ... Our dedicated IVC filter removal team will evaluate a patient’s medical history ...

REPORTS from diverse clinics1 2 3 have indicated the usefulness of the venographic study of the iliac and inferior-vena-cava system in venous occlusive disease and extrinsic disease in the retroper ...