Florida children in grades six through eight are required under current law to take one semester of physical education every year, but the state is now considering a bill to eliminate the requirement for that class.
Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is obstruction of blood flow through the superior vena cava (SVC). It is a medical emergency and most often manifests in patients with a malignant disease process within the thorax. A patient with SVCS requires immediate diagnostic evaluation and therapy.
Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) occurs when a personâs superior vena cava is partially blocked or compressed. The superior vena cava is a major vein in a personâs body. It carries blood from the head, neck, upper chest, and arms to the heart.Cancer is usually the main cause of SVCS. Relieving side effects, called symptom management or palliative care, is an important part of cancer care and treatment.he superior vena cava is a major vein in a personâs body. It carries blood from the head, neck, upper chest, and arms to the heart. Cancer is usually the main cause of SVCS.