Vena cava superior syndrome in the children with mediastinal tumors: Single-center experience [PDF]
İstanbul Kuzey Klinikleri, 2020 OBJECTIVE: Vena cava superior syndrome comprises various symptoms of compression of vena cava superior. The results of increased venous pressure in the upper body may cause edema of the head and neck associated with cyanosis, plethora and distended ...
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Superior vena cava syndrome. [PDF]
JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions, 2020 The superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is caused by compression, invasion, and/or thrombosis of the superior vena cava and/or the brachiocephalic veins. Benign SVCS is separated from malignant SVCS.
P. Klein-Weigel +11 more
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Persistent left superior vena cava as an incidental finding in the introduction of a transient pacemaker: A case report [PDF]
Biomédica: revista del Instituto Nacional de Salud, 2022 The persistent left superior vena cava is the most common venous anomaly in the systemic drainage in adults and tends to be asymptomatic. The persistent left superior vena cava causes rhythm disorders such as tachyarrhythmias or bradyarrhythmias.
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Superior Vena Cava Syndrome [PDF]
Journal of Emergency Nursing, 2012 1.1 Anatomy The superior vena cava (SVC) originates in the chest, behind the first right sternocostal articulation, from the confluence of two main collector vessels: the right and left brachiocephalic veins which receive the ipsilateral internal jugular and subclavian veins. It is located in the anterior mediastinum, on the right side.
Francesco Puma, Jacopo Vannucci
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Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2018 Background The incidence of superior vena cava syndrome within the United States is roughly 15,000 cases per year. Superior vena cava syndrome is a potentially life-threatening medical condition; however, superior vena cava syndrome is not fatal in the ...
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Right atrium and superior vena cava pressure measurements in a novel animal model to study one and a half ventricle repair as compared to Fontan type procedure [PDF]
Journal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal, 2017 Background & Objectives: To evaluate the advantages of the one and a half ventricle repair on maintaining a low pressure in the inferior vena cava district.
Anil Bhattarai +6 more
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Síndrome de vena cava superior
Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas, 2021 El síndrome de vena cava superior, generalmente se presenta en pacientes con procesos malignos y con mayor incidencia, en aquellos con cáncer de pulmón.
Alexander Araya Oviedo
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Ausencia de la vena cava superior derecha y persistencia de la vena cava superior izquierda en el feto: Presentación de dos casos. [PDF]
Revista Cubana de Cardiología y Cirugía Cardiovascular, 2011 Objetivo: La Vena Cava Superior Izquierda Persistente es la anomalía vascular congénita más frecuente. En la gran mayoría de las ocasiones la persistencia de la misma coincide con la presencia de la vena cava superior derecha.
Yamelic Bernal +5 more
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Case report: Thoracoscopic ablation for a patient with atrial fibrillation and persistent left superior vena cava [PDF]
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2023 Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is a relatively rare congenital anomaly in the general population. It plays an important role in initiating and maintaining atrial fibrillation (AF) in some patients.
Haozhong Liu +15 more
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Termination of Recurrent Atrial Fibrillation by Superior Vena Cava Isolation: A Case Report [PDF]
Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications, 2022 Background: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation can be triggered by non-pulmonary vein foci, such as the superior vena cava. Here, we report the case of a patient with a 6-year history of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation who received cryoballoon ablation in ...
Hongpeng Yin +5 more
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