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Weerakkody Y, Luong D, Er A, Contrast level within inferior vena cava. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 28 Mar 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-95324
A dependent contrast level within the inferior vena cava is a situation that can be observed in some cases with inferior vena caval contrast reflux. Its presence is usually associated with very poor cardiac output and can be accompanied by dependent layering of venous refluxed contrast within the hepatic veins.
When present, it can be associated with conditions such as 2:
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