superior vena cava

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superior vena cava - receives blood from the head and arms and chest and empties into the right atrium of the heart; formed from the azygos and both brachiocephalic veins

precava

vena cava - either of two large veins that return oxygen-depleted blood to the right atrium of the heart

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Comparison of superior vena cava and femoroiliac vein pressure according to intra-abdominal pressure.

SITE OF CENTRAL VENOUS ACCESS IS NOT IMPORTANT FOR FLUID RESUSCITATION AND MONITORING

Thirty-one out of the 32 patients had a normal right superior vena cava. Twenty-two cases were referred due to other cardiac and extracardiac defects, and PLSVC was detected during echocardiography.

Prenatal diagnosis of persistent left superior vena cava: a retrospective study of associated congenital anomalies/Persistan sol superior vena kavanin prenatal tanisi: Iliskili yapisal anomalilerin retrospektif degerlendirmesi

Keywords: Superior vena cava, coronary sinus, cardiac pacemaker

Persistent left superior vena cava: A disconcerting finding for interventionist

A tumor superior to the right atrium was found during procedure, which was invasive to the right atrium and superior vena cava. In view of pathology, it infiltrated cardiac muscle but no distinct margins.

Recurrent Cardiac Tamponade from Right Atrial Angiosarcoma

We also performed venography via the right brachial vein and observed that only the right superior vena cava (SVC) directly drained into RA (Figure 1).

Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava and Left Sided Inferior Vena Cava Coincidance with Coronary Sinus Aneurysm: A Surprise on Transient Cardiac Pacemaker Implantation

Note the drained abscess cavity (arrow) between the right upper lobe (A) and superior vena cava (B).

Thoracoscopic management of a mediastinal abscess caused by extra-esophageal migration of a metal brush bristle

43 (69.4%) of 62 patients with superior vena cava syndrome had first-degree downhill varices, 18 (29%) had second-degree varices, and 1 patient (1.6%) had third-degree varices.

Are Downhill Varices an Overlooked Entity of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleedings?

Series of lab tests showed a mild normocytic anemia with mild lymphocytosis, while a preoperative chest computed tomography scan, showed a 15 cm anterior mediastinal mass with no involvement of the adjacent structures: superior vena cava, pericardium, or pleura.

Intraoperative Tracheal Obstruction Management among Patients with Anterior Mediastinal Masses

The CVP readings were, in fact, pulmonary artery pressure readings as the superior vena cava in this patient was anastomosed to the right pulmonary artery.

Anesthetic Implications for Cesarean Section in a Parturient with Complex Congenital Cyanotic Heart Disease

Further, a "dual circuit" can develop, such that deoxygenated blood recirculates from upper body (heart, brain, and upper extremities) through the superior vena cava (SVC), heart, lungs, and great vessels.

Rituximab Induced Pulmonary Edema Managed with Extracorporeal Life Support

Chylous ascites is a rare cause of turbid dialysate and has been associated with lymphoma, pancreatitis, and superior vena cava syndrome.

Cloudy Dialysate as the Initial Presentation for Lymphoma

The CVC should be positioned in the superior vena cava above the right ventricle.