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 ...

Inferior vena cava filters are tiny devices placed inside a vein to prevent pulmonary embolism when you have DVT. Find out how they work.

It was decided to tie off each common iliac vein, but profuse bleeding from one of the lower lumbar veins dictated an interruption of the inferior vena cava above the bleeding point.

The inferior vena cava transports blood from your lower limbs, liver, digestive system, kidneys, reproductive system, and other organs and tissues of the body below the diaphragm.

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.

An emergency suspension order from the health department details how Shaknovsky severed William Bryan's inferior vena cava, the vessel that connects the liver with the heart, "resulting in the ...

Few adverse events are connected to the use of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters to help prevent deep vein blood clots from developing into pulmonary embolisms (PE), according to the findings of ...

Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter Market Industry 2025–2035This market research report explores the evolving landscape of the Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter Market from 2025 to 2035. As a critical ...

The Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filter is a crucial medical device designed to prevent the occurrence of a pulmonary embolism (PE), a condition that can be fatal if untreated. The Inferior Vena Cava (IVC ...

The inferior vena cava connects the liver to the heart. “Based on these findings, Dr. Shaknovsky dissected patient W.B.’s inferior vena cava, resulting in the bleeding event that precipitated ...

Inferior vena cava filters have been compared to no filters in only two studies, one of which only included patients with hip fractures and the other high risk patients.