Superior Vena Cava Obstruction

Also written as SVCO.

Superior vena cava obstruction (SVCO) → facial swelling, distended neck veins, headache, collateral veins (an emergency).

What our notes say

• Superior vena cava obstruction (SVCO) → facial swelling, distended neck veins, headache, collateral veins (an emergency). (Lung Cancer)
• Superior vena cava obstruction — prominent venous collaterals on chest wall (CVS History, Physical Exam & ECG: Master Clinical Assessment)

Study material on Superior Vena Cava Obstruction

• Lung Cancer

Related topics

• Superior Vena Cava
• Jugular Vein
• Atrial Pressure
• Sinus Rhythm
• Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnoea
• Pericardial Effusion
• Sternocleidomastoid
• Cardiac Cycle
• Sternum
• Pericardial Disease