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Concomitant cerebral and coronary subclavian steal
T J Takach1, M L Beggs, V J Nykamp
1Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Texas Heart Institute, Houston 77225-0345, USA.
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|March 1, 1997
Summary
Subclavian steal syndrome can cause simultaneous coronary artery and cerebrovascular insufficiency. Arm movement in a patient with prior bypass grafting led to reversed blood flow, triggering angina and neurological issues.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Neurology
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Subclavian steal syndrome is a condition where arm movement causes reversed blood flow in the subclavian artery.
- Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to the heart.
- Cerebrovascular insufficiency refers to inadequate blood supply to the brain.