There is no such thing as a normal value for right subclavian artery plaque; plaque formation is seen in right subclavian artery atherosclerosis. The severity of right subclavian plaque is determined by evaluating the severity of the narrowing of the artery caused by the plaque. The severity of right subclavian artery plaque is categorized as mild, moderate, or severe.
Mild right subclavian artery plaque does not usually narrow the lumen to the point of affecting the blood supply, and can be treated with oral aspirin to reduce anticoagulation and oral statins to regulate blood lipid levels.
Medium and severe right subclavian artery plaque can cause partial or total blockage of the lumen of the blood vessel, which leads to the de-burning of the blood supply to the human brain and the right upper limb often manifests itself as partial narrowing or even total blockage of the lumen caused by the plaque, which prevents the blood from circulating in the right upper limb and the brain. Resulting in ischemia and hypoxia of the right upper limb and the brain.
The thickness of the right subclavian artery varies from person to person, and a large plaque does not necessarily block the blood vessel. The severity of the specific degree of stenosis should be combined with vascular ultrasound, angiography, and other tests to comprehensively assess the blockage of the arterial lumen, and to carry out targeted treatment. Specific diagnosis and treatment should follow the doctor’s advice.