Patients with active cancer are at an increased risk of arterial and venous thromboembolism
(VTE) and bleeding events. Historically, in patients with cancer, low molecular weight …

The development of new transseptal transcatheter interventions for patients with structural
heart disease is fueling increasing interest in transseptal puncture techniques. The authors …

The inferior vena cava (IVC) is the largest vein in the body, draining blood from the
abdomen, pelvis and lower extremities. This pictorial review summarises normal anatomy …

Abstract Ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury is a pathological process that causes vascular
damage and dysfunction which increases recurrence and/or mortality in myocardial …

Venous thromboembolism (VTE), a disease that includes deep venous thrombosis (DVT)
and pulmonary embolism (PE), is associated with high mortality, morbidity, and costs. It can …

The inferior vena cava (IVC) may develop abnormally because of its complex
embryogenesis. An understanding of congenital variants such as duplication of the IVC is …

Background Inferior vena cava thrombosis (IVCT), although rare, has a potential for
significant morbidity and mortality. IVCT is often a result of IVC filter thrombosis, but it can …

The inferior vena cava (IVC) is the largest venous conduit below the diaphragm. Although
this structure is often overlooked both clinically and radiographically, it can be involved in …

Background Central venous catheter (CVC) use is common in the management of critically
ill children, especially those with congenital heart disease. CVCs are known to augment the …

Objective Although inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombosis is infrequently encountered, it carries
a significant risk of post-thrombotic syndrome and pulmonary embolus. Recent studies show …