The parallel decreases of intra-abdominal pressure, hepatic-vein wedge pressure and inferior-vena-cava pressure during controlled, measured paracentesis in the absence of falls in cardiac output ...

The inferior vena cava is one of two parts that make up the vena cava. The IVC carries blood from the legs, feet, and organs in the abdomen and pelvis to the right side of the heart. The IVC ...

Similarly, the blood from the lower limbs, pelvis, and abdominal organs all reach the inferior vena cava. When you're at rest, your heart pumps five to six liters of blood a minute. If you're ...

The Geriatric Abdominal and Rectal Examination . Overview and General Inspection of the Abdomen We instinctively shield our abdomen when we are physically threatened, and we may feel vulnerable ...

Not back or stomach. You might find it harder to breathe while lying on your back. And because your belly pushes down on your intestines when you lie on your back, this position can also lead to ...