Thrombosis of both superficial cephalic and basilic veins was also observed. Venography confirmed thrombotic occlusion of the SVC (Figure 2A). Figure 2: A series of venograms showing the patient's ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when ...

Thrombosis of the superior vena cava without extrinsic compression can also occur (Figure 1B). When the superior vena cava is obstructed, blood flows through a collateral vascular network to the ...

If the cancer spreads to the lymph nodes around the superior vena cava, they can enlarge and press on or cause a blockage in the vein. SVCS can also be caused by a blood clot in the vein.

Superior vena cava syndrome is often a secondary problem caused by a cancerous tumor or a blood clot that restricts blood flow through this particular vein. It used to be considered a medical ...

Catheter-associated thrombosis is the most common noninfectious complication of implantable venous access devices and can cause superior vena cava syndrome. The diagnosis can be confirmed with Doppler ...

A dangerous blood clot has taken San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama out of play for the rest of the 2024-2025 basketball season, the NBA announced Thursday. Wembanyama, a 21-year-old French ...

A clot that blocks blood flow in one of your lungs ... The superior vena cava (SVC) delivers blood from your head, chest, and arms to your heart. The inferior vena cava (IVC) brings blood ...

While it's unclear where Wembanyama's clot is located in the shoulder, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in the body ...

Repair is challenging because clamping the superior vena cava stops blood flow from the head and brain. Outcomes can be poor. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which blood clots form in ...

[12] Previous lead infection predisposes to SVC thrombosis, but it remains unclear whether the presence of multiple leads is also a risk factor. [7] As illustrated in this case, sinus node ...

Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is when something -- usually a cancerous tumor -- blocks or pinches the superior vena cava, a major vein that carries blood from your chest, neck, and head to ...