Compression or obstruction of the superior vena cava, a major vein in your body, can lead to superior vena cava syndrome, or SVCS. It’s treatable, but most cases are caused by cancer. The ...

You have two venae cavae: the superior vena cava and the inferior vena cava. Together, these large veins carry deoxygenated (with the oxygen removed) blood from all over the body to the right ...

The IVC gets its name from its structure and location. It is the lower, or inferior, part of the vena cava—a large vein also made up of the superior vena cava that carries blood from the head ...

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 ...

The superior vena cava (SVC) delivers blood from your head, chest, and arms to your heart. The inferior vena cava (IVC) brings blood to your heart from your feet, legs, and abdominal and pelvic ...

Interruption of the inferior vena cava was contemplated, but the patient's condition interdicted any operative interference. She slowly responded to conservative measures and left the hospital ...

Superior vena cava filters should be considered only in patients with contraindications for anticoagulation as they have been associated with a 3.8% risk of major complications, including 2% risk of ...

ALTHOUGH ligation of the inferior vena cava for prevention of ... . 1,2,9 From the standpoint of protection against further embolism this procedure appears to be consistently superior to ...

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Diagnosis Superior vena cava syndrome due to thrombotic obstruction---a complication of a cardiac procedure. Management Anticoagulation, catheter-directed thrombolytic therapy, mechanical ...