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[Subclavian steal syndrome].

Kristin Gran Olsen¹, Christian Lund

¹Nevrologisk avdeling, Nevroklinikken, Rikshospitalet-Radiumhospitalet, 0027 Oslo. krisgols@start.no

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke

|December 16, 2006

Summary

Subclavian steal syndrome, caused by blocked subclavian arteries, reduces blood flow to the brain. While many patients need conservative treatment, surgery may be needed if symptoms impact quality of life.

Area of Science:

Vascular Surgery
Neurology
Cardiology

Background:

Subclavian steal syndrome involves reduced cerebral blood supply.
This review covers pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnostics, and treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnostics, and treatments for subclavian steal syndrome.

Main Methods:

Review of patient experience.
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Main Results:

The syndrome is linked to subclavian artery stenosis/occlusion and altered vertebral artery blood flow.
Symptoms arise from vertebrobasilar insufficiency or upper extremity ischemia.
It is a significant cause of transient ischemic attacks and dizziness.

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Conclusions:

Most patients with hemodynamic subclavian steal are asymptomatic and require conservative management.
Endovascular or surgical intervention is considered when symptoms affect quality of life.