New Fellow Bootcamp Series: SVC Syndrome
The Fellow on Call: The Heme/Onc Podcast
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Understanding Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
This chapter explores a clinical case involving a patient with symptoms indicative of Superior Vena Cava (SVC) syndrome, such as dyspnea and facial edema. The discussion emphasizes the urgency in managing vascular obstructions and highlights the diagnostic approaches, including imaging studies, to evaluate SVC syndrome. Treatment strategies are also covered, focusing on the immediate management of complications while considering long-term cancer treatment options.
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