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.

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

Interruption of the inferior vena cava was contemplated, but the patient's condition interdicted any operative interference. She slowly responded to conservative measures and left the hospital ...

A novel implantable inferior vena cava sensor is safe and feasible and shows clinically relevant results in patients with heart failure, according to the FUTURE-HF study.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...