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Jan 1, 2016

Subclavian steal syndrome: A case report and review of advances in diagnostic and treatment approaches

Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine
  • Issei Komatsubara
  • ,
  • Jun Kondo
  • ,
  • Maki Akiyama
  • ,
  • Hidemi Takeuchi
  • ,
  • Kunio Nogami
  • ,
  • Shinichi Usui
  • ,
  • Satoshi Hirohata
  • ,
  • Shozo Kusachi

Volume
17
Number
1
First page
54
Last page
58
Language
English
Publishing type
DOI
10.1016/j.carrev.2015.11.001
Publisher
Elsevier Inc.

Using recently developed diagnostic and treatment methods, we successfully diagnosed and treated a case of subclavian steal syndrome. Syncope and left upper arm weakness suggested ischemia of the cerebral and left upper arm circulation. Volume-plethysmographic blood pressure measurements clarified the differences between the upper arms simultaneously. A high-resolution Doppler instrument revealed a retrograde left vertebral artery waveform, indicating subclavian steal syndrome. Aortography demonstrated proximal left subclavian artery occlusion. The patient was treated with stent implantation via a femoral approach using the latest equipment. Advances in diagnostic and treatment approaches for this syndrome are reviewed in connection with this case.Summary: We present a case of subclavian steal syndrome successfully diagnosed using the latest technology and treated with stent implantation. The syndrome and its treatment are reviewed.

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  • DOI : 10.1016/j.carrev.2015.11.001
  • ISSN : 1553-8389
  • eISSN : 1878-0938
  • Pubmed ID : 26698195
  • SCOPUS ID : 84959115310
  • Web of Science ID : WOS:000386961600012

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