The collapsibility of the inferior vena cava (IVC), in humans is an intravascular-volume status indicator. As intrathoracic pressure falls during inspiration, venous blood is pulled from the lower ...

Objective Non-selective β-blockers or endoscopic band ligation (EBL) are recommended for primary prophylaxis of variceal bleeding in patients with oesophageal varices. Additional α-adrenergic blockade ...

The hepatic artery had an inner diameter of 7.9 mm, and blood flow was good. Blood perfusion in the hepatic vein and the inferior vena cava was also good.

Recently, the FDA published warnings regarding adverse events with the use of inferior vena cava filters for the prevention of pulmonary embolus. The CTAF examines the evidence.

The venous ligament corresponds to the drainage pathway for flow diverted from the umbilical vein to the inferior vena cava via the ductus venosus. In adults, these ligaments are major anatomical ...