Subclavian Steal Syndrome (definition)

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Subclavian Steal Syndrome

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Definition: A clinically significant reduction in blood supply to the BRAIN STEM and CEREBELLUM (i.e., VERTEBROBASILAR INSUFFICIENCY) resulting from reversal of blood flow through the VERTEBRAL ARTERY from occlusion or stenosis of the proximal subclavian or brachiocephalic artery. Common symptoms include VERTIGO; SYNCOPE; and INTERMITTENT CLAUDICATION of the involved upper extremity. Subclavian steal may also occur in asymptomatic individuals. (From J Cardiovasc Surg 1994;35(1):11-4; Acta Neurol Scand 1994;90(3):174-8)

do not confuse with CORONARY-SUBCLAVIAN STEAL SYNDROME
See Also Coronary-Subclavian Steal Syndrome

Other names Subclavian Artery Stenosis; Brachial-Basilar Insufficiency Syndrome; Basilar Steal Syndrome; Syndromes, Brachial-Basilar Insufficiency; Syndrome, Brachial-Basilar Insufficiency; Subclavian Steal Syndromes; Subclavian Carotid Artery Steal Syndrome; Subclavian Artery Stenoses; Stenosis, Subclavian Artery; Stenoses, Subclavian Artery; Steal, Subclavian; Steal Syndromes, Subclavian; Steal Syndromes, Basilar; Steal Syndrome, Subclavian; Steal Syndrome, Basilar; Steal Phenomenon, Subclavian; Phenomenon, Subclavian Steal; Insufficiency Syndromes, Brachial-Basilar; Insufficiency Syndrome, Brachial-Basilar; Brachial-Basilar Insufficiency Syndromes

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