Subclavian Stenosis

Your Path

  • Subclavian Stenosis

Etiology

  • Atherosclerosis
  • Trauma
  • Endovascular injury
  • Radiation damage
  • Large vessel vasculitis

Risk Factors

  • Htn
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Smoking
  • Diabetes
  • Injury

Symptoms

  • Pain in hand/arm with activity

Physical Exam Findings

  • Decrease > 10mmHg SBP compared w/unaffected side
  • Finger/hand ischemia if severe insufficiency
  • TIA/stroke symptoms when using arm if sub-clavian steal