Superior vena cava compression syndrome
The superior vena cava syndrome that causes difficulties on venous return to the heart is a uncommon clinical entity and actually, more than 90% of the cases are secondary to a malignant intrathoracic process, rather than the intrinsic diseases of the aorta that is a rare etiology of the compression...
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Published in | Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia Vol. 57; no. 2; p. 137 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | Portuguese |
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Brazil
01.08.1991
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Summary: | The superior vena cava syndrome that causes difficulties on venous return to the heart is a uncommon clinical entity and actually, more than 90% of the cases are secondary to a malignant intrathoracic process, rather than the intrinsic diseases of the aorta that is a rare etiology of the compression. The present report documents an aortic ascending atherosclerotic aneurysm that developed a superior vena cava compression syndrome. The literature was reviewed, stressing some important aspects about the etiology, physiopathology, diagnostic procedures, prognostic and treatment of this syndrome. |
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ISSN: | 0066-782X |