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 ...

Similarly, the blood from the lower limbs, pelvis, and abdominal organs all reach the inferior vena cava. When you're at rest, your heart pumps five to six liters of blood a minute.

During paracentesis decreases in intra-abdominal, inferior-vena-cava and negative wedge pressures were observed, and their decreases appear directly related to the paracentesis.

RUPTURE of an arteriosclerotic abdominal aneurysm into the inferior vena cava is unusual. The production of an aortocaval fistula by this means has rarely been emphasized and less frequently correc ...

Abdominal vascular injuries are rare but highly lethal, with the inferior vena cava (IVC) being the most commonly injured visceral vessel, accounting for 30% to 40% of intra-abdominal vascular ...

Inferior vena cava leiomyosarcoma is an exceptionally rare malignant tumour originating from the smooth muscle cells of the inferior vena cava (IVC). Characterised by an insidious onset and non ...

This report provides comprehensive information about the Inferior Vena Cava Filters (IVCF) pipeline products with comparative analysis of the products at various stages of development and ...

The inferior vena cava (IVC) brings blood to your heart from your feet, legs, and abdominal and pelvic organs. Filters are most commonly implanted in the IVC.

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

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.