Superior Vena Cava Syndrome at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Superior Vena Cava Syndrome? A condition in which a tumor presses against the superior vena cava (the large vein that carries blood from the head, neck, arms, and chest to the heart). This pressure blocks blood flow to the heart and may cause coughing, difficulty in breathing, and sw

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