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ARTERIAL TOS [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-10-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Vessels (Medicine)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- arterial thoracic outlet syndrome
1, record 1, English, arterial%20thoracic%20outlet%20syndrome
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ATOS 2, record 1, English, ATOS
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- arterial TOS 3, record 1, English, arterial%20TOS
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
ATOS is the least common form of TOS [thoracic outlet syndrome] ... However, of the TOS subtypes, ATOS has the greatest potential for serious complications, and therefore surgical intervention is promptly warranted in patients demonstrating arterial compression. Thoracic outlet compression on the subclavian artery (SCA) can cause poststenotic dilation, leading to aneurysm formation, which can result in distal thromboembolism and further ischemic complications. Embolization to the arm or hand is common in patients with ATOS, usually causing discoloration of the affected upper extremity. ... Patients can present in several ways, but all have in common an abnormality at the SCA usually combined with a bony abnormality. 4, record 1, English, - arterial%20thoracic%20outlet%20syndrome
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Vaisseaux (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- syndrome du défilé thoracique artériel
1, record 1, French, syndrome%20du%20d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9%20thoracique%20art%C3%A9riel
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- SDT artériel 2, record 1, French, SDT%20art%C3%A9riel
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Syndrome du défilé thoracique artériel. Il survient lorsque l'artère est comprimée. La compression artérielle entraîne des dommages à sa paroi. Cela peut causer un anévrisme de l'artère ou diminuer la circulation dans le bras. 1, record 1, French, - syndrome%20du%20d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9%20thoracique%20art%C3%A9riel
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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