subclavian

[sub-kla´ve-an]

subclavian steal syndrome cerebral or brainstem ischemia resulting from diversion of blood flow from the basilar artery to the subclavian artery, in the presence of occlusive disease of the proximal portion of the subclavian artery.

sub·cla·vi·an

(sŭb-klā'vē-ăn),

1. Below the clavicle. Synonym(s): infraclavicular

2. Pertaining to the subclavian artery or vein.

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subclavian

(sŭb-klā′vē-ən) Anatomy

adj.

1. Situated beneath the clavicle.

2. Of or relating to a subclavian part.

3. Of or relating to the subclavian artery or vein.

A subclavian structure, such as a nerve or muscle.

subclavian

1. Situated below or under the CLAVICLE.

2. Pertaining to the subclavian artery or vein.

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Subclavian

Located beneath the collarbone (clavicle).

Mentioned in: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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References in periodicals archive

One of these is the right retroesophageal subclavian artery (RSA).

Arteria Subclavia Derecha Retroesofagica: Reporte de Caso/Right Retroesophageal Subclavian Artery: Case Report

Parallel grafting method, which has been initiated with subclavian artery for the supraaortic main branches has been introduced especially in emergency patients to involve all arcus branches over time (2).

Total endovascular aortic arch repair using chimney and periscope grafts for treatment of ruptured aortic arch pseudoaneurysm

The permanent HD catheter could be inserted into the internal jugular, subclavian, femoral veins and the inferior vena cava.

Malposition of hemodialysis catheter into the hepatic veins

CT angiography of the chest showed coarctation of aorta at the level of ductusarteriosus with 6 x 6 cm aneurysm of second part of the right subclavian artery.

RIGHT SUBCLAVIAN ARTERY ANEURYSM WITH COARCTATION OF AORTA PRESNTING WITH HORNER'S SYNDROME IN AN ADULT

Pacemaker lead was advanced through subclavian vein but its course was unusual.

Persistent left superior vena cava: A disconcerting finding for interventionist

Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography (CE-MRA) revealed 50% segmental stenosis in the right subclavian artery and 55% stenosis in the left subclavian artery (Figure 1).

Takayasu Arteritis Presenting as Renovascular Hypertension and Renal Failure in a Patient with Factor VII Deficiency

In 14 (28%) cases, behind the 1st part of subclavian artery a ganglion was seen as an irregular mass with constrictions (Fig.

INFERIOR CERVICAL GANGLION AND STELLATE GANGLION-CONCEPTS REVISITED

Computed tomography of the left shoulder showed a bony lesion involving the left clavicle protruding in the posteroinferior direction, adhering to the coracoid process of the scapula; the subclavian artery was located under the tumor (Figures 1(c) and 1(d)).

Secondary Chondrosarcoma Presenting with Symptoms Similar to Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Fistulae between the subclavian artery and esophagus are extremely rare and anatomically possible in the presence of an anomalous right subclavian artery which arises from the proximal descending thoracic aorta and courses behind the esophagus to supply the right arm.

Anomalous Right Subclavian Artery-Esophageal Fistulae

On chest radiograph, the catheter could be seen looping back and going upward at the junction of the right internal jugular vein and the right subclavian vein (Figure 1).

A Rare Central Venous Catheter Malposition in a lO-Year-Old Girl