| 释义 |
DictionarySeevenavena caval syndrome
vena caval syndrome [ve´nah ka´val] partial occlusion of the vena cava" >vena cava and the descending aorta" >aorta by uterine contents, resulting in hypotension when in a supine position; it is corrected by assuming a side-lying position. Called also supine hypotension. |