Subclavian steal syndrome. Case presentation diagnostic approach and treatment
The subclavian steal syndrome is due to a proximal estenosis ofthe subclavian artery that leads to a retrograde flow in the ipsilateral vertebral artery that acts as a collateral. Isquemia affects the brain and the upper limb of the estenotic side causing neurological symptoms, although the greater...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Spanish |
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Universidad Autonoma de Bucaramanga
2006-08-01
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| Series: | MedUNAB |
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| Online Access: | http://caribdis.unab.edu.co/pls/portal/docs/PAGE/REVISTAMEDUNAB/NUMEROSANTERIORES/REVISTA%209%202/CC_ROBO.PDF |