Bilateral Subclavian Steal Syndrome

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...

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Main Authors: Reza Amini, Heather L. Gornik, Leslie Gilbert, Sue Whitelaw, Mehdi Shishehbor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Cardiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/146267