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Certain vena cava filters may fracture, causing potentially life-threatening complications

Two specific types of vena cava filters, devices used to prevent blood clots from reaching the lungs, appear to have evidence of fracturing inside the body, with some fractured fragments traveling to ...
STAT

These blood-clot catching devices have been controversial for years. Why are doctors still relying on them?

Inferior vena cava filters are supposed to save lives. The spider-like devices catch blood clots before they can travel up to the lung and cause deadly pulmonary embolisms. But for over a decade, ...
Nature

Inferior Vena Cava Leiomyosarcoma

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 ...
TCTMD

TCT 341: Intermittent Occlusion of the Superior Vena Cava Reduces Estimated Stressed Blood Volume in Patients with Acutely Decompensated Heart Failure

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TCTMD

TCT 340: Intermittent Occlusion of the Superior Vena Cava Improves Urine Sodium Excretion in Patients with Acutely Decompensated Heart Failure

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