Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Key Takeaways The inferior vena cava is a large vein that carries blood from the ...

Optional vena cava filters are a potentially important addition to the treatment of VTE. Although the clinical benefit of filter removal remains to be proved in prospective, randomized, controlled ...

The use of the preCARDIA system appears safe and feasible for patients with acute decompensated heart failure, with notable reductions in cardiac filling pressures and increased urine output.