Fig. 5From: The role of ultrasound imaging in vascular compression syndromesHypertrophy of the right anterior scalene muscle. a Duplex Doppler US examination of the right subclavian veins, with lowered arms, shows a regular diameter and flow. b With arms raised to 90° Duplex Doppler US shows a peak speed reduction due to compression by the anterior scalene muscle. c Duplex Doppler US of left subclavian vein, with lowered arms, shows a regular caliber and flow. d Which remain regular even with arms raised to 90°Back to article page