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Superior vena cava syndrome
An emergency condition where the main vein (superior vena cava) from the upper body gets blocked, leading to difficulty breathing and swelling of the face, neck, upper body, and arms.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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