Fig. 3From: Treatment of pacemaker-induced superior vena cava syndrome by direct oral anticoagulantThis figure shows an approach to the diagnosis and management of lead-associated superior vena cava (SVC) obstruction. # If thrombus is in the first 2–4 weeks following device implantation. *If leads are left in place, consider lifelong anticoagulation. CT: computed tomography; SVC: superior vena cavaBack to article page