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Superior Vena Cava Syndrome - SVCS
• Obstruction of SVC, reduction of
blood flow and increased blood
pressure in proximal vessels
• Signs:
– Dyspnea
– Edema of face, neck chest,
upper extremities
– cyanosis
– Stridor, headeache (2-10%)
– Visible collateral blood flow
network in the chest wall
– Sympoms are worse in
horizontal position
Lepper M. Resp Care 2011
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