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Bilateral Subclavian Steal Syndrome

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Bilateral subclavian steal syndrome is a rare condition. It is usually due to reversal of vertebral blood flow in the setting of bilateral proximal subclavian or left subclavian plus innominate artery severe stenosis or occlusion. This finding may cause cerebral ischemia related to upper extremities exercise. We report a case of bilateral subclavian steal secondary to total occlusion of the innominate and left subclavian arteries in a patient who presented with cardiomyopathy and flow reversal in the right carotid and bilateral vertebral arteries.

Source: Case Reports in Cardiology

DOI: 10.1155/2011/146267

Authors: Reza Amini, Heather L. Gornik, Leslie Gilbert, Sue Whitelaw, Mehdi Shishehbor

Institution: Cleveland Clinic

Language: English

Topic: Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $790