From compression to diagnosis: identification of superior vena cava syndrome using point-of-care ultrasound in the emergency department

Abstract Background Superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome is an urgent condition arising from restricted blood flow through the SVC, often linked to factors like malignancy, thrombosis, or infections. Typically, confirmation of the diagnosis involves computed tomography. However, many patients experienc...

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Published in:	International Journal of Emergency Medicine
Main Authors:	Noman Ali, Alan Tan, Jordan Chenkin
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-03-01
Subjects:	Point-of-care ultrasound Mediastinal mass Superior vena cava syndrome Lymphoma Deep venous thrombosis
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-024-00597-2