Key points A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) involving the inferior vena cava (IVC), iliac veins, or common femoral veins should be considered a proximal DVT. Cross-sectional imaging with venous phase ...

Associated Conditions Conditions involving the IVC usually involve an obstruction (blockage) and may be referred to as inferior vena cava syndrome (IVCS). This describes a sequence of signs and ...

Inferior Vena Cava Filter If your bleeding risk is too high for blood thinners or clot busters, the doctor may suggest an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter to prevent a PE. The IVC is your largest ...

Inferior vena cava agenesis (IVCA) is a rare condition, usually diagnosed when performing imaging of the abdomen and pelvis, or in the setting of an acute ileo-femoral deep vein thrombosis (DVT).1 As ...

Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter If there's a chance that the blood clot might break free, your doctor can use angioplasty to place an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter inside the IVC.

This demonstrated marked expiratory compression of the inferior vena cava (IVC) with near obliteration of the intrathoracic space between the sternum and thoracic vertebrae (Figure 1A and 1 B).

Pregnancy Complications: Inferior vena cava syndrome (IVCS) is a rare complication that can occur during pregnancy. The growing uterus can compress the inferior vena cava, causing blood flow to slow ...

Extensive venous thrombosis in a healthy young man with a short inferior vena cava syndrome treated successfully with rivaroxaban Alhossain A Khalafallah 1, 2, 3, Shamsunnaher Renu 3, Colin Sharp 3, ...

The inferior vena cava is divided at a level below the left renal vein and the tumor thrombus is milked down to a level below the major hepatic veins’ ostia. Once the tumor thrombus has been ...

In addition to 'Inferior vena cava syndrome', there may be other similar symptoms or signs that better match your side effect. These have also been listed below for your convenience.

Pregnant people with inferior vena cava syndrome may experience lightheadedness and low blood pressure when they lie on their backs. Lying on the left side usually eases symptoms.