Varicose Veins
Brief anatomy and physiology of the venous system of the lower extremities The venous system, in contrast to the arterial system, functions under different conditions. [...]
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05, 2021
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
What is pelvic congestion syndrome? Pelvic congestion syndrome or pelvic venous congestion syndrome is a chronic condition with Chronic pelvic pain as the most common [...]
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03, 2021
Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava (SVC)
Definition: What is it? Persistent left common cardinal vein Incidence: <1% overall, 3-10% in kids with congenital heart disease. Anatomy: Left brachiocephalic vein often absent. [...]
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03, 2021
Superior Vena Cava (SVC) Syndrome
Quick Take: Symptoms: facial/neck edema, Jugular vein distention (JVD), headache. Potentially life threatening if progression to laryngeal edema. Etiology/Causes: lung cancer (80%), catheter-related stenosis/thrombosis, [...]