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superior vena cava

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superior vena cava [sə′pir·ē·ər ¦vē·nə ′kä·və]
(anatomy)
The principal vein collecting blood from the head, chest wall, and upper extremities and draining into the right atrium.


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These obstructions can occur intracranially, in the jugular vein, or at the superior vena cava.
The product delivers testosterone through the buccal mucosa, where it is absorbed into the bloodstream and delivered directly into the superior vena cava (major blood vessel), bypassing the gastrointestinal system and liver.
[9,20] One case of IPEH in the superior vena cava that caused obstructive symptoms has also been reported.
 
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