Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Ultrasound (TOSS)
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Whatever your lifestyle, genetic predisposition or individual health aspirations – Your Circulation is your Lifeline.
This is a dynamic ultrasound scan of the shoulder vasculature to diagnose a subclavian arterial or venous compression by the musculoskeletal system (a cervical rib or hypertrophic scalene muscles) that may result in a significant alteration of blood flow in the limb. Blood flow towards and away from the upper limbs are evaluated with a series of arm provocation manoeuvres and the hemodynamic changes are documented.
Report will include
- Rule out subclavian vein (SCV) thrombosis & subclavian artery (SCA) stenosis
- Presence of SCA or SCV compression in neutral position and with provocation
- Hemodynamic changes in SCA and SCV
- Correlation of ultrasound findings with symptoms
What will happen during the examination?
You may be asked to change into a gown or expose your shoulder region.
You will be in a sitting position and our vascular sonographer will ask you to move your arms, neck and shoulders in various positions to reproduce your symptoms. It usually takes 30 minutes.
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