Superior vena cava syndrome

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Key articles

Azizi AH, Shafi I, Shah N, et al. Superior vena cava syndrome. JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2020 Dec 28;13(24):2896-2910.Full text  Abstract

American College of Radiology. ACR appropriateness criteria: suspected upper-extremity deep vein thrombosis. 2019 [internet publication].Full text

Uberoi R. Quality assurance guidelines for superior vena cava stenting in malignant disease. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2006 May-Jun;29(3):319-22. Abstract

Kearon C, Akl EA, Ornelas J, et al. Antithrombotic therapy for VTE disease: CHEST guideline and expert panel report. Chest. 2016 Feb;149(2):315-52.Full text  Abstract

Reference articles

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