Episode 78: Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

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A PODCAST LECTURE BY Adriana Wechsler

31/05/23

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SPEAKER Bio

Adriana Wechsler

Dr. Adriana H. Wechsler is an internist in Houston, Texas and is affiliated with University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. She received her medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and has been in practice for more than 20 years.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:

  • Know the signs, symptoms and clinical background that should raise a high suspicion for SVC syndrome

  • Recognize when SVC syndrome is an emergency and what management required

  • Understand the course of the disease enough to determine the extent of work up required in the emergency department and what hospital resources will be needed

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