[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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Comparison of drug treatment intent in stage IV solid tumors in EU4+UK.

Few bodily functions are as misunderstood as blood clots. While most people have heard about blood clots in the heart or brain causing serious issues or even death, fewer realize that blood ...

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 ...

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 ...

A multimodal approach for the treatment of upper extremity thrombosis, developed by Machleder, [14] was adopted in the patient, and proved to be successful.