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.

There are a paucity of data in the literature regarding the natural history in patients with subclavian artery occlusive disease. The left subclavian artery is more frequently involved than the ...