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Superior Vena Cava Syndrome: An Increasingly Frequent Complication of Cardiac Procedures
These signs were consistent with superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome. Precordial examination was notable for a healing left pectoral scar and an intact implanted pacemaker. Heart sounds were normal ...
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Isolated Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava with Continuation Into the Hemiazygos Vein and Left Renal Vein
Elective computed tomography in an 85-year-old man (Figure a; mixed arterial/venous contrast phase) revealed an absent right superior vena cava (SVC; asterisk) and an isolated persistent left SVC ...
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Superior Vena Cava Syndrome: An Increasingly Frequent Complication of Cardiac Procedures
The differential diagnoses of SVC syndrome include cardiac tamponade and right ventricular dysfunction. Dedicated cardiac imaging with echocardiography can distinguish between these diagnoses.