Ligation of the Inferior Vena Cava in the Prevention and Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism Author: E. Everett O'Neil, M.D. Author Info & Affiliations Published May 31, 1945 N Engl J Med 1945;232: ...

Superior Vena Cava Syndrome: An Increasingly Frequent Complication of Cardiac Procedures Cheng E Chee; Haraldur Bjarnason; Abhiram Prasad Disclosures Nat Clin Pract Cardiovasc Med. 2007;4 (4):226-230.

The IVC gets its name from its structure and location. It is the lower, or inferior, part of the vena cava—a large vein also made up of the superior vena cava that carries blood from the head, neck, ...

Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is the most common congenital venous anomaly of the thoracic venous system. The incidence of this anomaly occurs in 0.3 to 0.5% of the general population, ...

If a patient is at risk for recurring blood clots, doctors may insert a small, metal device called an inferior vena cava filter into the inferior vena cava – a large vein in the middle of the body.

Diagnosis Superior vena cava syndrome due to thrombotic obstruction---a complication of a cardiac procedure. Management Anticoagulation, catheter-directed thrombolytic therapy, mechanical ...

The number of inferior vena cava filter insertions decreased from 44,680 in 2013 to 19,501 in 2021. The incidence of device retrieval was 15.3% at a median follow-up of 1.2 years and 16.8% at a ...

A blood clot diagnosis can be a life-altering event, but with the right treatment and lifestyle adjustments, you can manage your condition and reduce the risk of future clots.

Headaches Your superior vena cava carries blood away from the neck, arms, head and upper chest and into the heart. A tumour in the lung can lean on the vein and cause headaches.

Noncancerous conditions that can cause superior vena cava syndrome include: Blood clots resulting from problems with a pacemaker or a catheter (a flexible tube that goes into a vein) Mediastinal ...

The blood from all over the head, arms, and chest is collected by various veins that all contribute to the superior vena cava. Similarly, the blood from the lower limbs, pelvis, and abdominal ...

I also have an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter. I read that low-dose aspirin (325 mg) is just as effective in preventing clots in the legs as Xarelto, which is very expensive.