Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD 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 ...

Find out what you need to know about the vena cava. Learn about these important blood vessels' location, functions, and disorders.

Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is when something -- usually a cancerous tumor -- blocks or pinches the superior vena cava, a major vein that carries blood from your chest, neck, and head to ...

Almost four years ago to the date, Sebastian Martinez was diagnosed with stage four terminal cancer and told he had 14 months to live.

La piccola di 3 anni aveva la vena cava inferiore ostruita con effetti gravi sul fegato. Alla prima operazione d’emergenza ha ...

Optional Vena Cava Filters: What, Why, and When John A. Kaufman Disclosures Vascular. 2007;15 (5):304-313. 0 When to Retrieve a Filter The sole purpose of a vena cava filter is to prevent PE.

T he heart is the body's hardest-working muscle. Whether you're awake or asleep, or exercising or resting, your heart is always at work. It pumps blood through arteries to deliver oxygen to organs and ...

IVC, inferior vena cava Ligation vs Surgery: Review of Literature When addressing injuries to the IVC, it is widely acknowledged that primary surgical repair is the preferred approach, provided ...

Un paziente di 51 anni di Torino è stato sottoposto con successo all'ospedale Cardinal Massaia di Asti a un intervento di ...

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 ...

A case study of a patient who developed superior vena cava syndrome following radiofrequency ablation of the sinoatrial and atrioventricular nodes, and pacemaker implantation.