A shot to the vena cava and you’re a goner. Surgeons would have a difficult time saving you even if you were shot on the operating room table. Or so they say. An anatomist would know that. Maybe he told her ar some point in their marriage. Or she had studied anatomy herself. But you’re right, it’s not the best way to go. Bleeding to death isn’t fun.
Incredible story of a football player who survived a torn vena cava.
http://cetir-tmc.org/8-news/165-uhfootball
Descending aorta is right there as well, be a quick pump out.