Question 1

what is ivc dilated and non collapsing in eco testing?

Accepted Answer

Inferior vena cava: Ivc stands for inferior vena cava.  The ivc is a large vein that returns blood (largely deoxygenated blood) from the lower portion of the body to the right side of the heart.  The heart then pumps that blood to the lungs so that the blood can pick up oxygen and go out to the body again.  Dilated and non collapsing means that the ivc is open and perhaps slightly enlarged.  Hope that this helps.

Question 2

is dilated inferior vena cava bad?

Accepted Answer

: Much more details are needed. It can mean an overload of fluid in the vena cava. But why? It is there a blockage, heart issues, poor circulation. Ask your doctor

Question 3

what does a dilated ivc indicate in an otherwise normal echocardiogram? the patient is a 26 year old female with no other health concerns?

Accepted Answer

: IVC is the inferior vena cava which passes behind the intestines and conveys blood from the lower body to the heart. Any dilatation may indicate obstruction of some sort before it reaches the heart. Not all tests are accurate and this needs to be further evaluated by a vascular surgeon, in the absence of any symptoms.

Question 4

right pp 43. ivc dilated & less 50. aortic mod -severe regurg.tricuspid :mild -moderate regurg.pulm art 43 pea. is it serious. do i need operation?

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Cardiologist: Echocardiography cannot be relied upon alone in the diagnosis and following of pulmonary hypertension. Your echocardiogram suggests it's presence. Aortic valve disease appears significant. A cardiologist is best qualified to evaluate,advise and follow you. Cardiac catheterization may be advised as part of your assessment.

Question 5

echo showed rvsp 36. ivc dilated at 2.4cm and decreased more than 50% w inspiration. everything else was normal and the cardiologist reading it listed everything as normal in the conclusion. pcp said everything good but should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

: You don't.mention the reason for having the echocardiogram or if you're experiencing any symptoms. Your values seem pretty normal to me. The 50% decrease of the IVC on inspiration is appropriate as it wouldn't decrease appropriately in the presence of congestive heart failure.

Question 6

what does juxtahepatic ivc is patent?

Accepted Answer

: translation= the inferior vena cava (main vein in lower half of body) next to the liver is open

Question 7

how often are there complications when removing a ivc filter?

Accepted Answer

Ivc filter: Ivc filters are now removable.  During removal the risks include bleeding, dislodgement of clot or embolism and infection.  Death is a risk from any procedure.  The new technology of a removable ivc filter allows it to be removed after the risk of massive pulmonary embolism is over.  The rate of complications are related to the patients current condition and the condition of the stent.

Question 8

ivc. i have been told my double left sided ivc is inconsequential, with all my probs, is this another complication to the vascular system , or nothing

Accepted Answer

Congenital : Duplicated ivc is a developmental anomaly. You've had it since birth. It's not terribly uncommon and for most people has no consequences.

Question 9

is missing ivc (inferior vana cava) is a rear case in medical history?

Accepted Answer

It is rare: It is a rare condition. Pt developed DVT at a early age along with varicose veins and leg ulcers which hard to define at an early age that what is causing them. In few rare cases these were fond related to Inf venacava abnormalities

Question 10

i have a chronically blocked ivc and my body created vercies to compansate. i have two hypotense areas in my liverduetothis. what's a hypotense area?

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Hypodense area: A lesion (an abnormal-looking area where disease is suspected to be) on a ct scan, which is more black than the surrounding tissues, is called hypodense. Hypodense means less dense (it has a less mass per amount of volume). For example, a hypodense area in the liver may be a benign lesion, a hemangioma , a simple hepatic cyst, an abscess, a lipoma, a malignant cancerous lesion, etc...

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What is ivc dilated and non collapsing in eco testing?

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Is dilated inferior vena cava bad?

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What does a dilated ivc indicate in an otherwise normal echocardiogram? the patient is a 26 year old female with no other health concerns?

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Right pp 43. ivc dilated & less 50. aortic mod -severe regurg.tricuspid :mild -moderate regurg.pulm art 43 pea. is it serious. do i need operation?

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Echo showed rvsp 36. ivc dilated at 2.4cm and decreased more than 50% w inspiration. everything else was normal and the cardiologist reading it listed everything as normal in the conclusion. pcp said everything good but should i be concerned?

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What does juxtahepatic ivc is patent?

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How often are there complications when removing a ivc filter?

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Ivc. i have been told my double left sided ivc is inconsequential, with all my probs, is this another complication to the vascular system , or nothing

A member asked:

Is missing ivc (inferior vana cava) is a rear case in medical history?

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I have a chronically blocked ivc and my body created vercies to compansate. i have two hypotense areas in my liverduetothis. what's a hypotense area?

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