Upper Extremity Arterial Duplex

Question 1

the right subclavian artery rises off the what

Answer 1

right inominate/brachiocephalic trunk

Question 2

left subclavian artery rises from

Answer 2

the aortic arch

Question 3

what is the thoracic outlet

Answer 3

contains the subclavian artery, subclavian vein, and brachial nerve complex exit the chest

Question 4

list the upper extremity arteries

Answer 4

subclavian artery
axillary artery
brachial artery (deep)
radial artery (lateral in forearm)
ulnar artery (medial in forearm)
palmar arch

Question 5

what is the deep PA supplied by

Answer 5

radial artery

Question 6

what is the superficial PA suppplied by

Answer 6

ulnar artery

Question 7

radial artery testing

Answer 7

hand clenching: displays resistant arterial flow expected to be found
hand released: hyperemic flow with increased end diastolic flow

Question 8

what kind of waveform should we see for the UE arteries

Answer 8

back flow
high resistance