The subclavian artery is a major blood vessel located in the thorax (chest area) that functions to carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to parts of the upper body. Arteries can be found in every ...

The first evaluation for subclavian artery occlusive disease should always be a simple measurement of bilateral brachial artery blood pressures. A significant difference between the two ...

Alternatively, auscultation of the subclavian artery can be done. The Adson’s maneuver would cause a subclavian artery bruit to be heard if positive. Thoracic outlet syndrome occurs when there ...

Arterial TOS, is the rarest type, occurring in only one percent of cases, and it is due to disease in the subclavian artery. Almost all cases of arterial TOS are associated with having an extra rib ...

[14] Vascular Access Access to the subclavian artery can be obtained from either a brachial or femoral approach. Our group has preferentially chosen the femoral approach secondary to the decreased ...