It connects the systems of superior vena cava and inferior vena cava and can provide an alternative path for blood to the right atrium when either of the venae cavae is blocked.
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This would leave the blood pressure in both vessels very low, and in turn the blood from the superior vena cava and the carotid arteries would drain under pressure into their lower counterparts.
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"' Superior vena cava syndrome "'( "'SVCS "'), is a group of symptoms caused by obstruction of the superior vena cava ( a short, wide vessel carrying circulating blood into the heart ).
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The right vagus then crosses anterior to the right subclavian artery, runs posterior to the superior vena cava, descends posterior to the right main bronchus, and contributes to diaphragm through the esophageal hiatus.
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"' Superior vena cava syndrome "'( "'SVCS "'), is a group of symptoms caused by obstruction of the superior vena cava ( a short, wide vessel carrying circulating blood into the heart ).
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For instance, when performing surgery that interrupts the cerebral arteries, a hose placed into the femoral artery and the superior vena cava can redirect blood up the internal jugular vein to supply the brain.
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The superior vena cava ( a large vein carrying circulating, de-oxygenated blood into the heart ) may be compressed by a tumor, causing superior vena cava syndrome, which can cause chest wall pain among other symptoms.
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The superior vena cava ( a large vein carrying circulating, de-oxygenated blood into the heart ) may be compressed by a tumor, causing superior vena cava syndrome, which can cause chest wall pain among other symptoms.
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All such catheters placed for the purpose of venous access " and " being inserted in the upper body will ideally have the tip placed within the superior vena cava at or just above the cavoatrial junction.
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The superior vena cava ( or cranial vena cava in animals ) is above the heart, and forms from a convergence of the left and right brachiocephalic veins, which contain blood from the head and the arms.
