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Podcast: Mayo Clinic Talks
Episode: Vascular Medicine Series: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Description: Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.
Guests: Sam Farres, M.D.; and Ryan A. Meverden, PA-C
Thoracic outlet syndromes is a great masquerader and often mistaken for a variety of other health conditions including cervical radiculopathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, rotator cuff injury or even multiple sclerosis. It has several causes which account for the variety of its clinical presentations. Because of this, the diagnosis is commonly delayed or diagnosed incorrectly. Yet, it’s crucial to establish an early and accurate diagnosis as this can prevent potential progression of neurologic damage or in some cases life-threatening vas...