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Innominate artery compression syndrome in a 5-month-old infant: a case report.
Bandar Alyami1, Ahmed Abdelhaleem1, Christopher Mascio2
1Division of Cardiology, West Virginia University Heart and Vascular Institute, Morgantown, WV, USA.
Cardiology in the Young
|July 31, 2025
Summary
Innominate artery compression syndrome, a rare condition, caused severe breathing issues in an infant. Early diagnosis and surgical repair successfully resolved the infant's symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Paediatric cardiology
- Vascular surgery
- Medical imaging
Background:
- Innominate artery compression syndrome is a rare vascular anomaly.
- It can cause severe respiratory distress in infants.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of innominate artery compression syndrome.
- To highlight diagnostic and management strategies.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a 5-month-old infant.
- Detailed review of diagnostic imaging techniques.
- Surgical intervention.
Main Results:
- Successful surgical resolution of severe respiratory symptoms.
- Demonstrated efficacy of early recognition and intervention.
Conclusions:
- Innominate artery compression syndrome requires prompt diagnosis.
- Surgical management offers a successful outcome for paediatric vascular anomalies.
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