Superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome refers to the clinical manifestation due to an obstruction in the SVC; resulting in decreased venous return from the head, neck and upper extremities. The obstruction ...

This increased pressure can manifest in the bulging of the jugular veins. Superior vena cava syndrome: This is a group of symptoms caused by obstruction of the superior vena cava, most commonly due to ...

A middle-aged man was hospitalised with suspected sepsis. He had recently had a long period of illness requiring intensive care, and had been discharged from hospital three days prior to his current ...

Key points A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) involving the inferior vena cava (IVC), iliac veins, or common femoral veins should be considered a proximal DVT. Cross-sectional imaging with venous phase ...

Cite this: Safety and Effectiveness of Inferior Vena Cava Filters Used to Protect Against Pulmonary Embolus: A Technology Assessment - Medscape - Feb 01, 2011.

Nonpermanent vena cava filters were not available for on-label use in the United States until over 30 years later, when the instructions for use of three existing permanent filters were changed to ...

AUTHORS: Huiling Chen, Wei Xu KEYWORDS: Ultrasound, Superior Vena Cava Syndrome, Right Atrial Tumor Thrombus JOURNAL NAME: Yangtze Medicine, Vol.9 No.2, June 25, 2025 ABSTRACT: Objective: To evaluate ...

Central Venous Catheter (CVC): A tube inserted into a large vein for medication, fluid administration, and monitoring. Ultrasound Guidance: The use of real-time imaging to assist in the safe and ...

Rotation: rotating the torso or a limb around its vertical axis (e.g., turning your head to the left or right) Horizontal abduction: moving the arm away from the midline of the body when it’s at ...

4. Wu S, Huang J, Jiang Z, Huang Z, Ouyang H, Deng L, et al. Internal jugular vein versus subclavian vein as the percutaneous insertion site for totally implantable venous access devices: a ...

The dog was prepared for surgery, and a combined median sternotomy and a midline laparotomy was performed to approach the vena caval lesion. Upon inspection of the vena cava, a hard intraluminal mass ...

Background Direct surgical exposure and cannulation (DSEC) of the superior ophthalmic vein (SOV) can be used as an alternative approach for the endovascular treatment of cavernous sinus dural fistulas ...