The inferior vena cava (also known as IVC or the posterior vena cava) is a large vein that carries oxygen-depleted blood from the torso and lower body to the right side of the heart. From there ...

On a recent visit, my husband and I had the pleasure of immersing ourselves in three incredible wineries: Decantos, Santo Tomás, and Vena Cava. Touring all three in one day was ambitious (and not ...

It is imperative to consider the potential life-saving benefits of IVC ligation despite the higher incidence of associated complications.

The differential diagnoses of SVC syndrome include cardiac tamponade and right ventricular dysfunction. Dedicated cardiac imaging with echocardiography can distinguish between these diagnoses ...

Studies involving ferrets necessitate knowledge of proper blood collection methods, such as cranial vena cava puncture. The CVC in the ferret has a diameter of 3.0–3.5 mm and is the main vessel ...

Inferior vena cava filters are often used for prophylaxis in patients deemed to be a high risk for pulmonary embolism (e.g. bariatric surgery in the super-obese), although whether or not this ...