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. The IVC ...

It results from a massive blood clot that blocks blood flow through the affected leg. The inferior vena cava is a large ...

Varicose veins occur in the superficial veins in the legs. In contrast, deep veins lead to the vena cava, a large vein that transports blood to the heart. The blood in the veins of the legs works ...

Figure 2: Ferret in dorsal recumbency, under restraint for cranial vena cava puncture with 25 guage needle inserted at a 45° angle and aimed towards the opposite hind leg. This technique can also ...

Gestational edema occurs in late pregnancy secondary to increased venous congestion in the legs caused by pressure exerted mechanically by the uterus onto the inferior vena cava and iliac veins.