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Superior vena cava syndrome
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SUPERIOR VENA CAVA SYNDROME Elesyia D. Outlaw March 9, 2004
SVC Syndrome Constellation of signs and symptoms caused by obstruction of blood flow in the superior vena cava. Secondary to external compression, invasion, constriction or thrombosis of the SVC Can be partial or complete obstruction
SCVS (cont) Leads to increased venous pressure and results in edema of the head, neck, arms, and upper chest Dilated veins on the chest wall Pleural/pericardial effusions Cerebral edema/Increased IC pressure
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Clinical Features of SVC SYMPTOMS FREQUENCY Short of Breath 50% Chest Pain 20% Cough 20% Dysphagia 20% Markman, M. Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, 1999
Clinical Features of SVCS SIGNS FREQUENCY Thorax Vein Distention 70% Neck Vein Distention 60% Facial Swelling 45% UE/Trunk Swelling 40%
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