Inferior Vena Cava

Inferior Vena Cava   A large vein that receives blood from the lower extremities, pelvis and abdomen and delivers it to the right atrium of the heart.   Synonyms:  posterior vena cava Symptoms:  Stenosis, ascites, oedema of lower extremities, jaundice Conditions:. Thrombosis, Inferior Vena Cava Syndrome