What is superior vena cava syndrome?

Superior vena cava syndrome occurs when there is a partial blockage of the superior vena cava. The superior vena cava is the vein that moves blood from the upper half of the body to the heart. Some symptoms include shortness of breath, coughing, and swelling in the upper body.

How do members experience superior vena cava syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with superior vena cava syndrome*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for superior vena cava syndrome*

Who has superior vena cava syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 1
30s 0
40s 5
50s 1
60s 3
70+ 1

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2
Female 9