Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS), is a group of symptoms caused by obstruction of the superior vena cava ("SVC"), a short, wide vessel carrying circulating...

The superior vena cava (SVC) is the superior of the two venae cavae, the great venous trunks that return deoxygenated blood from the systemic circulation...

Inferior vena cava syndrome (IVCS) is a very rare constellation of symptoms resulting from either obstruction or stenosis of the inferior vena cava. It can...

are case reports of the inferior vena cava being compressed by the iliac arteries or right-sided compression syndromes, but the vast majority are on the...

atrium of the heart: the inferior vena cava carries blood from the lower half of the body whilst the superior vena cava carries blood from the upper half...

part of inferior vena cava, a procedure called DIPS (direct intrahepatic portocaval shunt). Segmental occlusions of the inferior vena cava or portal vein...

nutcracker syndrome (NCS) results most commonly from the compression of the left renal vein (LRV) between the abdominal aorta (AA) and superior mesenteric...

Raynaud syndrome, also known as Raynaud's phenomenon, is a medical condition in which the spasm of small arteries causes episodes of reduced blood flow...

iliofemoral DVT. Compression of the superior vena cava most usually by a malignant tumor can lead to superior vena cava syndrome. A vascular anomaly can be either...

Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome is a gastro-vascular disorder in which the third and final portion of the duodenum is compressed between the...

approximately one minute. A positive Pemberton's sign is indicative of superior vena cava syndrome (SVC), commonly the result of a mass in the mediastinum. Although...

veins. Produces abdominal collateral veins to bypass the blocked inferior vena cava and permit venous return from the legs. Determine the direction of flow...

obstruction of the superior vena cava by the Pancoast tumor occurs, a resulting mass effect called the superior vena cava syndrome occurs, resulting in...

therapies, such as thrombolysis, catheter-directed interventions, or inferior vena cava (IVC) filters, to remove or prevent thrombus migration. However, these...

of Cushing's syndrome, superior vena cava syndrome, carcinoid syndrome, polycythemia vera, and rosacea. In superior vena cava syndrome compression of...

column draining itself towards the superior vena cava. It connects the systems of superior vena cava and inferior vena cava and can provide an alternative...

organs by an expansive mass. These problems may take the form of superior vena cava syndrome, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), cough, or chest pain. One-third...

White coat hypertension (WHT), also known as white coat syndrome, is a form of labile hypertension in which people exhibit a blood pressure level above...

varices. Spider angiomas are found only in the distribution of the superior vena cava, and are thus commonly found on the face, neck, upper part of the...

pulmonary thrombectomy). If blood thinners are not appropriate, a temporary vena cava filter may be used. Pulmonary emboli affect about 430,000 people each...

blood to the right atrium via the inferior vena cava, is known as hepatic vein thrombosis or Budd-Chiari syndrome. Portal vein thrombosis causes upper abdominal...

which she recovers from. Foix–Alajouanine syndrome Haemangioma Klippel–Trénaunay syndrome Parkes Weber syndrome Arteriovenous Malformation Information Page...

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the resolution of Degos skin lesions in an adult patient with an overlap syndrome involving systemic lupus, systemic sclerosis, and Degos disease who was...

erythromelalgia which lasted from 8 days to 5 months. An epidemic form of this syndrome occurs in secondary school students in rural areas of China. A large epidemic...

resulted in "reflux" of blood out of the hepatic sinusoids into the inferior vena cava, thereby elevating right atrial pressure and visualized as jugular venous...

lower bleeding risk but evidence for its benefit is limited. Inferior vena cava filters (IVCFs) are not recommended in those who are on anticoagulants...

hypersensitivity syndrome Summer penile syndrome Sundowning Superior mesenteric artery syndrome Superior orbital fissure syndrome Superior vena cava syndrome Supernumerary...

(COPD), croup, brain swelling, eye pain following eye surgery, superior vena cava syndrome (a complication of some forms of cancer), and along with antibiotics...

other forms of dysautonomia. It is also associated with Ehlers–Danlos syndrome and anorexia nervosa. It is also present in many patients with Parkinson's...