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 ...

It is imperative to consider the potential life-saving benefits of IVC ligation despite the higher incidence of associated complications.

Inferior vena cava filters are often used for prophylaxis in patients deemed to be a high risk for pulmonary embolism (e.g. bariatric surgery in the super-obese), although whether or not this ...

Impact of upstaging from cT2a–b to pT3a on overall survival (OS) among patients with renal cell carcinoma. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the 2025 ASCO Genitourinary Cancers Symposium. This ...

Studies involving ferrets necessitate knowledge of proper blood collection methods, such as cranial vena cava puncture. The CVC in the ferret has a diameter of 3.0–3.5 mm and is the main vessel ...

Pre-course: POCUS to assist fluid management with CRRT. Hands-on module rotations with human models to gather skills in (1) lung ultrasound, (2) inferior vena cava ultrasound, (3) venous excess ...