The syndrome can compress the subclavian artery or the brachial plexus. The brachial plexus is the collection of sensory and motor nerves that innervate the hand, arm, and the shoulder girdle whereas the subclavian vein and artery supply blood to the area. Thoracic outlet syndrome can be static or positional.
With a clinical communication system of record, display and action, the radiologist can send the physician a secure text notifying him or her of the abnormality along with the image. The physician does not have to wait until the radiologist calls directly or access a separate PACS viewer to review the images.
The Clinical Decision-support Mandate: Now What? Clinical decision-support (CDS) software that analyzes and ranks the appropriateness of a physicianâs order for a diagnostic imaging exam has been a laggard on the health IT technology adoption curve. But this will change, thanks to an act of the U.S. Congress.