Superior vena cava syndrome occurs when a major vein that can become blocked either with a blood clot or a cancerous tumour. In this MNT Knowledge Center article, learn about superior vena cava ...

Figure 1: Photographs of the head and upper chest of a 53-year-old man with catheter-associated superior vena cava syndrome, showing (A) facial and neck plethora, and (B) a prominent superficial ...

The superior vena cava carries blood drained from the parts of the body above the diaphragm — the head, neck, arms, shoulder, and chest.

Diagnosis Superior vena cava syndrome due to thrombotic obstruction—a complication of a cardiac procedure. Management Anticoagulation, catheter-directed thrombolytic therapy, mechanical ...