19 Anomalies of the brachiocephalic vessels were relatively common. The left common carotid artery arose from the innominate artery in 14 patients (9 per cent) and the left vertebral artery from ...

The right subclavian artery receives blood from the brachiocephalic trunk (which is the first branch to arise from the aortic arch). The Left Subclavian Artery Branches off directly from the arch ...

Since many procedurally related strokes originate from arch atheroembolization, the use of TRA may minimize catheter contact with the aortic arch, and thereby reduce stroke risk. The use of TRA in ...