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Ultrasound showed radial artery was not found in length of forearm. now it shows radial artery at wrist & forearm but not in mid portion. meaning?

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Anomaly: You may have a congenitally acquired difference in the way your vasculature formed. Basically, this means every human is born and develops a bit differently. Alternatively, there could be problems in the way the ultrasound was performed.

Answered 12/8/2014

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