| It has been reported that a brachiocephalic artery gave rise to both common carotids and to both subclavian arteries. |
| The right recurrent laryngeal nerve usually passes around and behind the subclavian artery and then ascends to enter the larynx. |
| At age 4, a left systemic-to-pulmonary fistula was performed, using a tubular prosthesis to anastomose the left subclavian artery to the left pulmonary artery. |
| One patient with antiphospholipid antibodies developed a right subclavian and jugular vein thrombosis requiring removal of a Hickman catheter. |
| All of the veins of the arm are tributaries of the subclavian vein of that side. |
| The most recent evidence suggests that infection rates rival those of subclavian or internal jugular catheters placed in the acute care setting. |
