The test is positive if the pulse diminishes or is obliterated and symptoms are provoked on the upper extremity.
The test is negative if radial pulse remains unaffected or symptoms are not provoked.
A positive test may indicate thoracic outlet syndrome (compression of neurovascular bundle at the interscalene, costoclavicular or pectoralis sites). Common causes include a cervical rib, anomalies with the scelene muscles, and compromised thoracic inlet. Also consider apical tumous or lymphadenopathy.
Note that this test may produce a false positive result without a real lesion. Please also note there are several techniques variations to this test.

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