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 ...

These findings align with the conclusions of a related study, which supports the higher probability of both short- and long-term complications in the subclavian vein access group, thus favoring the ...

2.2%), and severe angle (<30°) between the subclavian artery and target vessel (1/90, 1.1%). Technical success was achieved in 98.9% of the cases (89/90), with 6 cases requiring a switch from radial ...

CVCs may also be called venous access devices (VADs). CVCs are catheters that are inserted into the veins of your arm or chest and have a tip that is located in a large vein near your heart called the ...

Products geared towards improving circulation and the health of veins are becoming more popular as people look for ways to boost their general health and wellbeing. Such supplements are designed ...

The scan included the cervical portion of the jugular vein to the subclavian confluence and the upper extremity axillary and the subclavian vein segment in its entirety except for the subclavian ...

A pneumothorax can result from attempts to gain initial subclavian vein access. Dissection or perforation of the coronary sinus can lead to cardiac tamponade. Left ventricular lead dislodgement ...