Algorithm for Suspected SVC Syndrome



SVC syndrome suspected: Facial/arm/neck edema, distended neck/chest veins, facial plethora, dyspnea, cough, hoarseness, syncope, etc



SVC Syndrome Grading:

0: Asymptomatic

1 : Mild: edema of head or neck

2: Moderate: edema in head or neck with functional impairment

3: Severe: mild/moderate cerebral edema/laryngeal edema, or diminished cardiac reserve

4: Life-threatening: significant cerebral edema, laryngeal edema, hemodynamic compromise

5: Fatal: death



Matthew Ho, MD PhD @MatthewHoMD



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