Brachial artery anastomosis

What does "Brachial artery anastomosis" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

A brachial artery anastomosis is a medical term that refers to the connection or joining of two sections of the brachial artery, which is the main blood vessel in the upper arm. This can be a natural occurrence in the body or it can be surgically created by doctors. The purpose of this connection is to allow blood to flow between the two sections of the artery. This is often done to bypass a blocked or damaged part of the artery to restore normal blood flow.

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