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 ...

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 ...

[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 ...

The IVC is responsible for returning all of the blood below the diaphragm, while the superior vena cava returns the blood above the diaphragm ... in patients with obesity presenting with edema and ...

The condition can also affect people with other types of cancer, blood clots, and infections. The symptoms of SVC syndrome are caused by the buildup of pressure in the superior vena cava above the ...

A spiral chest computed tomography scan with contrast enhancement revealed bilateral pleural effusion in particular on the right side; thrombosis was identified in the superior vena cava that extended ...

Superior vena cava obstruction (SVCO) happens when something blocks the ... Stents may not be suitable for people who have a blood clot. Not everyone will be able to have this treatment. Your doctor ...

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 ...

Aspiration thrombectomy was effective in treating the SVC thrombosis and was performed alongside pulmonary embolism thrombectomy. The Armada balloon is intended for lesion dilation in the peripheral ...

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 ...