Right subclavian artery narrowing and arm pain
The clinic’s case account describes a 56-year-old man with right upper-limb claudication: pain associated with using the arm. Assessment identified significant narrowing in the proximal right subclavian artery, which supplies blood to the arm.
Vascular imaging and planning
The original report describes angiography and vascular imaging before intervention. Assessment considers how severe the symptoms are, the site of narrowing and the effect on blood flow. Medicines and vascular risk-factor management remain important whether or not an intervention is performed.
Angioplasty and stenting
The report describes balloon angioplasty and placement of a self-expanding nitinol stent in the narrowed segment. A catheter-based approach was used to reopen the vessel. Stent choice and technique depend on the artery’s anatomy and the clinical plan.
Reported symptom response
The original account records improvement in arm claudication after the procedure. It does not establish that the same stent or approach is appropriate for every patient. Continued follow-up is needed to monitor symptoms and the treated artery.
Risks and ongoing vascular care
Potential risks include bleeding at the access site, artery injury, clotting or embolisation, contrast reactions and re-narrowing. The treating team will discuss the risks relevant to the vessel and explain prescribed antiplatelet medicines and follow-up imaging. Do not stop these medicines independently.
For a planned vascular review in Vijayawada, bring scan images, previous angiography records and your medicine list. Read about peripheral angioplasty for related arterial treatment information, or contact the clinic.
