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subclavian vein
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subclavian vein [′səb¦klā·vē·ən ′vān]
(anatomy)
The proximal part of the principal vein in the arm or forelimb.
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However, recent work has demonstrated that PICCs are associated with a rate of CRBSIs similar to that of conventional CVCs placed in the internal jugular or subclavian veins.
Intravascular devices are commonly used in medical practice by Mer, Mervyn / CME: Your SA Journal of CPD
Thoraco-abdominal computed tomography (CT) showed that right jugular and subclavian veins come together, form the right sided SVC, which drains to the right atrium, and left internal jugular vein with left subclavian vein forms the left SVC, which drains to the right atrium via the coronary sinus (Fig.
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Balloon angioplasty was also performed to treat the residual mural thrombus and persistent stenosis in the axillary and subclavian veins.
Paget-Schroetter syndrome by Udeshi, Michelle; Olsavsky, Thomas D. / Applied Radiology
 
 
 
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