Naslov
Bilateral subclavian steal syndrome in an intensive care unit. A case report.

Autori
Budinčević, Hrvoje ; Friedrich, Latica ; Tolj- Karaula, Nikolina ; Marić, Nikolina ; Sučić, Tena ; Bielen, Ivan

Izvornik
Medical Ultrasonography (1844-4172) 16 (2014), 3; 264-267

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
subclavian steal syndrome; arterial hypotension; ultrasound

Sažetak
We report the case of a 56-year-old man who presented with arterial hypotension, lightheadedness, vomiting, a sense of tingling in his right arm, and a right-beating horizontal nystagmus. He was initially admitted to the Intensive care unit and treated with standard vasopressor agents. A neurosonological examination showed the steal phenomenon on both vertebral arteries ; the neuroradiological examination revealed occlusion of the left subclavian artery and subtotal stenosis of the innominate artery. Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty was performed. Our case demonstrates how bilateral subclavian steal syndrome should be taken into account in the case of a seemingly hypotensive patient unresponsive to standard therapy.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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