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Van Nut L, Vinh PX, Vuong NL. Endovascular Treatment for Subclavian Artery Stenosis and Occlusion: A Single-Center Retrospective Study. Cureus 2023; 15:e44699. [PMID: 37809157 PMCID: PMC10552060 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.44699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Subclavian artery stenosis and occlusion are common arterial diseases in the upper extremities, with atherosclerosis being the main cause. Endovascular treatment has emerged as a promising alternative to open surgical repair, but data are limited. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of endovascular procedures in the treatment of subclavian artery lesions at a tertiary vascular center in Vietnam. METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients who underwent endovascular treatment for symptomatic subclavian artery stenosis or occlusion between October 2013 and April 2022. Clinical characteristics, procedural details, short- and long-term outcomes, and patency rates were assessed. RESULTS Twenty-five patients were included in the study, with a mean age of 56.8 years. The majority of patients had risk factors for atherosclerosis, and all presented with symptoms related to subclavian artery disease. The endovascular procedures were successful in 96% of cases, with a low complication rate of 8%. During a median follow-up of 43 months, the overall patency rate was 92% at three years. CONCLUSION Endovascular treatment of subclavian artery stenosis and occlusion is a safe and effective option, with excellent long-term patency rates. These findings support the use of percutaneous revascularization as the first-line therapy, particularly in experienced centers. Further studies with larger sample sizes and longer follow-up periods are needed to confirm these results.
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- Lam Van Nut
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Cho Ray Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, VNM
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- Thoracic and Vascular Department, Thu Duc City Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, VNM
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- Department of Medical Statistics and Informatics, Faculty of Public Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, VNM
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Beloyartsev DF, Adyrkhaev ZA, Fagamov RR. [Treatment of atherosclerotic lesion of the first segment of subclavian artery]. Khirurgiia (Mosk) 2023:95-102. [PMID: 38088846 DOI: 10.17116/hirurgia202312195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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Severe subclavian artery lesion is an important medical and social problem worsening the quality of life and leading to dire consequences. Vertebrobasilar insufficiency is the main syndrome of lesion of the first segment of subclavian artery. About 20% of all ischemic strokes occur in vertebrobasilar basin. At present, surgical treatment of asymptomatic patients with severe lesion of the 1st segment of subclavian artery is still debatable. Open surgery is optimal for occlusion of this vascular segment. Carotid-subclavian transposition is a preferable option with favorable in-hospital and long-term results. However, carotid-subclavian bypass is an equivalent alternative in case of difficult transposition following anatomical and topographic features of vascular architectonics. Endovascular treatment is preferable for isolated subclavian artery stenosis and should certainly include stenting.
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- D F Beloyartsev
- Vishnevsky National Medical Research Center of Surgery, Moscow, Russia
- Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow, Russia
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- Vishnevsky National Medical Research Center of Surgery, Moscow, Russia
- Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow, Russia
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- Vishnevsky National Medical Research Center of Surgery, Moscow, Russia
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Gill H, Gill HS, Kotha V. Subclavian atherectomy and angioplasty for coronary subclavian steal syndrome post CABG. Radiol Case Rep 2022; 17:1524-1527. [PMID: 35282316 PMCID: PMC8904387 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2022.02.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Coronary subclavian steal syndrome is an uncommon complication occurring in patients with coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). We describe a case of a 69-year-old male with a remote history of CABG who presented with exertional left arm pain and angina. Computed Tomographic Angiography of the chest demonstrated a severe left proximal subclavian artery stenosis. The case demonstrates successful application of subclavian atherectomy with use of embolic protective device, alleviating the need of stent, for treatment of Coronary subclavian steal syndrome in patient with remote history of CABG.
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El Bhali H, Bounssir A, Bakkali T, Jdar A, El Khloufi S, Lekehal B. Symptomatic subclavian steal syndrome: Report of four Moroccan cases and literature review. Int J Surg Case Rep 2021; 85:106173. [PMID: 34284339 PMCID: PMC8318908 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2021.106173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2021] [Revised: 07/03/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Introduction Subclavian steal syndrome (SSS) is the hemodynamic phenomenon of blood flow reversal in the vertebral artery due to significant stenosis or occlusion of the proximal ipsilateral subclavian artery. Materials and methods Four patients with subclavian steal syndrome were treated in our center. Percutaneous radial approach was used for angioplasty, primary stenting of subclavian artery was performed, surgical techniques in particular carotid-subclavian bypass and carotid-subclavian transposition were used. Results We report the cases of four patients, three of which are male, with an average age of 60 years. All of them were symptomatic. Diagnosis was made by duplex ultrasound, supplemented by CT-angiography and arteriography. Endovascular treatment was attempted in all four patients, which was successful in two patients, who underwent primary stenting, and failed for the two others, for whom surgical treatment was considered. One had a subclavio-carotid bypass graft with a polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) prosthesis and the other had a subclavio-carotid transposition. The technical results were satisfactory in all patients with symptoms resolution. The postoperative evolution was without notable complications and the postoperative checkups were satisfactory. Discussion There are excellent screening tools and effective medical therapies which can be instituted if the SSS is diagnosed early. When the need for revascularization arises, percutaneous modalities are favored given their proven long-term efficacy, decreased morbidity and mortality, and cost-effectiveness. Nevertheless, large, prospective, randomized and controlled trials are needed to compare the long-term patency rates between the endovascular and surgical techniques. SSS is caused by the reversal of blood flow in the vertebral artery. Doppler ultrasound is the ultimate screening tool for diagnosis. Treatment of symptomatic SSS is always indicated. Endovascular approach is the first-line treatment.
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- Hajar El Bhali
- Mohammed V University of Rabat, Morocco; Vascular Surgery Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital, 10104, Souissi, Rabat, Morocco.
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- Mohammed V University of Rabat, Morocco; Vascular Surgery Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital, 10104, Souissi, Rabat, Morocco
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- Mohammed V University of Rabat, Morocco; Vascular Surgery Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital, 10104, Souissi, Rabat, Morocco
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- Mohammed V University of Rabat, Morocco; Vascular Surgery Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital, 10104, Souissi, Rabat, Morocco
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- Mohammed V University of Rabat, Morocco; Vascular Surgery Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital, 10104, Souissi, Rabat, Morocco
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- Mohammed V University of Rabat, Morocco; Vascular Surgery Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital, 10104, Souissi, Rabat, Morocco
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Smith MC, Pham R, Coffey N, Kazimuddin M, Singh A. Coronary Subclavian Steal Syndrome With Neurological Symptoms After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. Cureus 2021; 13:e12833. [PMID: 33633876 PMCID: PMC7899255 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.12833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Coronary subclavian steal syndrome (CSSS) is a complication of coronary artery bypass graft surgery with the left internal mammary artery that results from left subclavian artery stenosis. A reversal of flow in the left internal mammary artery results in ischemia of the heart. We present the case of a 54-year-old man with CSSS with the rare symptom of dizziness. This indicates a potential component of undiagnosed vertebral steal syndrome as well.
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- Megan C Smith
- Cardiology, The Medical Center/University of Kentucky, Bowling Green, USA
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- Cardiology, The Medical Center/University of Kentucky, Bowling Green, USA
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- Cardiology, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Bowling Green, USA
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- Cardiology, The Medical Center/University of Kentucky, Bowling Green, USA
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Fakih R, Dandapat S, Mendez-Ruiz A, Mendez AA, Farooqui M, Zevallos C, Quispe Orozco D, Hasan D, Rossen J, Samaniego EA, Derdeyn C, Ortega-Gutierrez S. Combined Transradial and Transfemoral Approach With Ostial Vertebral Balloon Protection for the Treatment of Patients With Subclavian Steal Syndrome. Front Neurol 2020; 11:576383. [PMID: 33193028 PMCID: PMC7642489 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2020.576383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2020] [Accepted: 09/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Background: Patients with an obstructive subclavian artery (SA) may exhibit symptoms of vertebrobasilar insufficiency known as subclavian steal syndrome (SSS). Endovascular treatment with stent assisted percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (SAPTA) demonstrates significantly lower percentage of intraoperative and postoperative complications in comparison with open surgery. There is a 1–5% risk of distal intracranial embolization through the ipsilateral vertebral artery (VA) during SAPTA. Objective: To assess the safety and feasibility of a novel technique for distal embolic protection using balloon catheters during SA revascularization with a dual transfemoral and transradial access. Methods: We describe a case series of patients with SSS who underwent SAPTA due to severe stenosis or occlusion of the SA using a combined anterograde/retrograde approach. Transfemoral access to SA was obtained using large bore guide sheaths. Ipsilateral transradial access was obtained using intermediate bore catheters. A Scepter XC balloon catheter was introduced through the transradial intermediate catheter into the ipsilateral VA at the ostium during SAPTA for distal embolic protection. Results: A total of eight patients with SSS underwent subclavian SAPTA. Four patients had the combined anterograde/retrograde approach. Successful revascularization was achieved in three of them. It was difficult to create a channel in the fourth unsuccessful case due to heavily calcified plaque burden. No peri-operative ischemic events were identified. On follow-up, we demonstrated patency of the stents with resolution of symptoms and without any adverse events. Conclusion: Subclavian stenting using a combined transradial and transfemoral access with compliant balloon catheters at the vertebral ostium for prevention of distal emboli may represent an alternative therapeutic approach for the treatment of SA stenosis and occlusions.
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- Rami Fakih
- Department of Neurology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, United States
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- Department of Neurology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, United States
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- Department of Neurology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, United States
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- Department of Neurology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, United States
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- Department of Neurology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, United States
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- Department of Neurology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, United States
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- Department of Neurology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, United States
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- Department of Neurology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, United States.,Department of Neurosurgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, United States.,Department of Internal Medicine-Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, United States
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- Department of Neurology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, United States.,Department of Neurosurgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, United States.,Department of Radiology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, United States
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- Department of Neurology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, United States.,Department of Neurosurgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, United States.,Department of Radiology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, United States
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- Department of Neurology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, United States.,Department of Neurosurgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, United States.,Department of Radiology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, United States
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Subclavian steal syndrome: A forgotten aetiology of acute cerebral ischaemia. NEUROLOGÍA (ENGLISH EDITION) 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nrleng.2017.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Benhammamia M, Mazzaccaro D, Ben Mrad M, Denguir R, Nano G. Endovascular and Surgical Management of Subclavian Artery Occlusive Disease: Early and Long-Term Outcomes. Ann Vasc Surg 2019; 66:462-469. [PMID: 31863950 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2019.11.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2019] [Revised: 11/24/2019] [Accepted: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of the study was to report early and late outcomes of surgical and endovascular management of subclavian artery atherosclerotic disease (SAAD). METHODS Data about consecutive patients treated for subclavian artery atherosclerotic occlusive disease between 2001 and 2018 either by open surgical repair (OSR) or by endovascular repair (ER) were retrospectively collected and analyzed. Primary outcomes included 30-day death, as well as cardiac and neurologic events, reported separately for occlusion and stenosis. Secondary outcomes included primary patency in the long term, reported separately for occlusive and stenotic lesions. The Kaplan-Meier analysis with the logrank test was used to estimate long-term primary patency. Chi-squared and t-tests were used as appropriate to compare the outcomes of the 2 groups. A P value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS Sixty-eight patients were treated using ER (49 patients) and OSR (19). Technical success rate was 100% in both groups. During in-hospital stay, 1 brachial hematoma and 2 acute upper limb ischemia occurred in the ER group and in the OSR group, respectively. At 30 days, no deaths or neurological/cardiac events were recorded in both ER and OSR groups. Symptoms resolution and upper limb salvage were 100% in both groups. In the ER group, primary patency was 100% at 7 years in patients who had been treated for stenotic lesions and 62.5 ± 21.3% in patients who had been treated for occlusive lesions (P = 0.0035). In the OSR group, primary patency was 100% at 7 years in patients treated for stenotic lesions and 25 ± 21.6% in patients who had been treated for occlusive lesions (P < 0.0001). Overall, long-term primary patency in the OSR group was 76.9 ± 11.7% at 7 years, being lower than that reported after ER (93.4 ± 4.5%, P = 0.02). CONCLUSIONS Both ER and OSR proved to be safe, effective, and durable in the treatment of SAAD. In particular, the primary patency rates at long term for both ER and OSR showed better outcomes for stenotic lesions.
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- Mohamed Benhammamia
- Cardiovascular Surgery Department of La Rabta University Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- First Unit of Vascular Surgery, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, San Donato Milanese, Milan, Italy.
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- Cardiovascular Surgery Department of La Rabta University Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Cardiovascular Surgery Department of La Rabta University Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- First Unit of Vascular Surgery, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, San Donato Milanese, Milan, Italy; Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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Coceani M, Sbrana F, Ciardetti M, Pino BD, Palmieri C, Berti S, Giannoni A, Emdin M, Sampietro T. High-risk NSTEMI due to Subclavian Artery Atherothrombosis in a Prior Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Patient. J Cardiovasc Echogr 2019; 29:86-87. [PMID: 31392128 PMCID: PMC6657466 DOI: 10.4103/jcecho.jcecho_15_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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- Michele Coceani
- Division of Interventional Cardiology, Fondazione Toscana Gabriele Monasterio, Pisa and Massa, Pisa, Italy
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- Lipoapheresis and Inherited Dyslipidemias Center, Fondazione Toscana Gabriele Monasterio, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of Interventional Cardiology, Fondazione Toscana Gabriele Monasterio, Pisa and Massa, Pisa, Italy
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- Lipoapheresis and Inherited Dyslipidemias Center, Fondazione Toscana Gabriele Monasterio, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of Interventional Cardiology, Fondazione Toscana Gabriele Monasterio, Pisa and Massa, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of Interventional Cardiology, Fondazione Toscana Gabriele Monasterio, Pisa and Massa, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine, Fondazione Toscana Gabriele Monasterio, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine, Fondazione Toscana Gabriele Monasterio, Pisa, Italy.,Institute of Life Sciences, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa, Italy
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- Lipoapheresis and Inherited Dyslipidemias Center, Fondazione Toscana Gabriele Monasterio, Pisa, Italy
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Aghoutane N, Bakkali T, Zoulati M, Lyazidi Y, Chtata H, Taberkant M. [An axillary-subclavian artery aneurysm in pre-rupture revealing Marfan syndrome]. JOURNAL DE MÉDECINE VASCULAIRE 2019; 44:71-75. [PMID: 30770084 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdmv.2018.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2018] [Accepted: 11/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Marfan syndrome is an autosomal dominant disorder of connective tissue which has many clinical symptoms and whose prognosis depends on associated cardiovascular complications, dominated by proximal aortic disorders. Peripheral arterial aneurysms are rare during Marfan syndrome and are exceptionally indicative of the disease. We report the case of a large aneurysm of the axillary-subclavian artery in pre-rupture revealing a new case of Marfan syndrome. Treatment consisted in surgical repair by resection of the aneurysm and performing a venous bypass graft; the postoperative course was uneventful.
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- N Aghoutane
- Service de chirurgie vasculaire, hôpital militaire d'instruction Mohammed V, Hay Riad, Rabat, Maroc.
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- Service de chirurgie vasculaire, hôpital militaire d'instruction Mohammed V, Hay Riad, Rabat, Maroc
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- Service de chirurgie vasculaire, hôpital militaire d'instruction Mohammed V, Hay Riad, Rabat, Maroc
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- Service de chirurgie vasculaire, hôpital militaire d'instruction Mohammed V, Hay Riad, Rabat, Maroc
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- Service de chirurgie vasculaire, hôpital militaire d'instruction Mohammed V, Hay Riad, Rabat, Maroc
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- Service de chirurgie vasculaire, hôpital militaire d'instruction Mohammed V, Hay Riad, Rabat, Maroc
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Galyfos GC, Kakisis I, Maltezos C, Geroulakos G. Open versus endovascular treatment of subclavian artery atherosclerotic disease. J Vasc Surg 2019; 69:269-279.e7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2018.07.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2018] [Accepted: 07/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Bypass carótido-subclavio por síndrome de robo coronario-subclavio. ANGIOLOGIA 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.angio.2017.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Al'Aref SJ, Swaminathan RV, Feldman DN. Endovascular therapy of axillary artery disease with drug-coated balloon angioplasty. Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) 2017; 30:431-434. [PMID: 28966454 DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2017.11930217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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The occurrence of upper-extremity arterial disease is less common than that of the lower extremities. Nevertheless, exercise-induced symptoms, when present, can significantly affect functional capacity and limit quality of life. We report a case of exertional right upper-extremity pain and severe right axillary artery disease that was revascularized using an off-label drug-coated balloon technology with resolution of symptoms.
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- Subhi J Al'Aref
- Dalio Institute of Cardiovascular Imaging, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York (Al'Aref); Duke University Medical Center and the Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, North Carolina (Swaminathan); and Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York (Feldman)
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- Dalio Institute of Cardiovascular Imaging, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York (Al'Aref); Duke University Medical Center and the Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, North Carolina (Swaminathan); and Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York (Feldman)
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- Dalio Institute of Cardiovascular Imaging, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York (Al'Aref); Duke University Medical Center and the Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, North Carolina (Swaminathan); and Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York (Feldman)
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Antón Vázquez V, Armario García P, García Sánchez SM, Martí Castillejos C. Subclavian steal syndrome: A forgotten aetiology of acute cerebral ischaemia. Neurologia 2017; 35:65-67. [PMID: 28958397 DOI: 10.1016/j.nrl.2017.07.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2017] [Revised: 06/28/2017] [Accepted: 07/09/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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- V Antón Vázquez
- Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital Moisès Broggi, Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, España.
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- Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital Moisès Broggi, Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, España
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- Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Moisès Broggi, Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, España
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- Área de Riesgo Cardiovascular, Hospital Moisès Broggi, Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, España
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Policha A, Baldwin M, Lee V, Adelman MA, Rockman C, Berland T, Cayne NS, Maldonado TS. Clinical significance of reversal of flow in the vertebral artery identified on cerebrovascular duplex ultrasound. J Vasc Surg 2017; 67:568-572. [PMID: 28935292 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2017.07.113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2017] [Accepted: 07/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Reversal of flow in the vertebral artery (RFVA) is an uncommon finding on cerebrovascular duplex ultrasound examination. The clinical significance of RFVA and the natural history of patients presenting with it are poorly understood. Our objective was to better characterize the symptoms and outcomes of patients presenting with RFVA. METHODS A retrospective review was performed of all cerebrovascular duplex ultrasound studies performed at our institution between January 2010 and January 2016 (N = 2927 patients). Individuals with RFVA in one or both vertebral arteries were included in the analysis. RESULTS Seventy-four patients (74/2927 patients [2.5%]) with RFVA were identified. Half of the patients were male. Mean age at the time of the first ultrasound study demonstrating RFVA was 71 years (range, 27-92 years); 78% of patients had hypertension, 28% were diabetic, and 66% were current or former smokers. Indications for the ultrasound examination were as follows: 44% screening/asymptomatic, 7% anterior circulation symptoms, 20% posterior circulation symptoms, 28% follow-up studies after cerebrovascular intervention, and 5% upper extremity symptoms. At the time of the initial ultrasound examination, 21 patients (28%) had evidence of a prior carotid intervention (carotid endarterectomy or carotid stenting), 21 patients had evidence of moderate (50%-79%) carotid artery stenosis (CAS) in at least one carotid artery, and 12 patients (16%) had evidence of severe (>80%) CAS. Of the 15 patients presenting with posterior circulation symptoms, 11 (73%) had evidence of concomitant CAS. In contrast, 22 of the 59 patients (37%) without posterior circulation symptoms had duplex ultrasound findings of CAS (P = .01). The mean duration of follow-up was 28 ± 22 months. Follow-up data were available for 63 patients (85%), including the 15 patients who presented with posterior circulation symptoms. Of these 15 patients, 5 underwent subclavian artery revascularization, including balloon angioplasty and stenting in 4 patients and open/hybrid revascularization in 1 patient. Five individuals were awaiting intervention. Three patients underwent carotid endarterectomy for CAS, with resultant improvement in posterior circulation symptoms. Finally, one patient was deemed too high risk for intervention, and one patient was found to have an alternative cause for symptoms. The remaining 59 patients continued to be asymptomatic during follow-up. One patient progressed to vertebral artery occlusion, and six patients had progression of CAS. CONCLUSIONS Symptomatic RFVA responds well to intervention, including subclavian artery stenting and carotid intervention in patients with CAS. The majority of patients with this finding are asymptomatic at the time of presentation. Although progression of vertebral artery disease is rare, these patients may benefit from monitoring for progression of CAS with surveillance ultrasound.
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- Aleksandra Policha
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Surgery, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY.
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Epperla N, Ye F, Idris A, Sakkalaek A, Liang H, Chyou PH, Dart RA, Mazza J, Yale S. Treatment-Related Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients with Symptomatic Subclavian Artery Stenosis. Cureus 2017; 9:e1262. [PMID: 28652946 PMCID: PMC5476475 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.1262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background Subclavian artery stenosis (SAS) is narrowing of the subclavian artery most commonly caused by atherosclerosis. It serves as a marker for cerebrovascular and myocardial ischemic events. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted to determine the association of treatment via combination therapy (antiplatelet drug plus either by-pass surgery or percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) with or without stent implantation) versus antiplatelet drug therapy alone on cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality in Marshfield Clinic patients diagnosed with symptomatic SAS from January 1, 1995 to December 31, 2009. Results Of the total 2153 cases, 100 patients were identified as eligible to be included in the study. Of these 100 patients that met inclusion criteria, 30 underwent combination therapy while 70 were managed only with drug treatment. A median length of follow-up was 8.45 years. Adverse cardiovascular events occurred in 5/30 (17%) of combination therapy patients compared to 28/70 (40%) of antiplatelet drug therapy only patients (p = 0.0355). Accordingly, all-cause mortality was higher (47%) in the antiplatelet drug therapy only group than the combination therapy group (13%) [hazard ratio = 3.45, p = 0.0218]. Conclusions Preliminary findings in this pilot data set suggest that combination therapy (medications plus either surgical or interventional repair) of subclavian artery stenosis is associated with less cardiovascular adverse events and higher survival rates. However, prospective randomized studies with larger number of patients are needed to validate these findings.
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- GME Internal Medicine Residency Program, North Florida Regional Medical Center
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- GME Internal Medicine Residency Program, North Florida Regional Medical Center
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- GME Internal Medicine Residency Program, North Florida Regional Medical Center
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- GME Internal Medicine Residency Program, North Florida Regional Medical Center
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- Biomedical Informatics Research Center, Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation
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- Center for Human Genetics, Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation
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- Department of Clinical Research, Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation
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- Internal Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine
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Cua B, Mamdani N, Halpin D, Jhamnani S, Jayasuriya S, Mena-Hurtado C. Review of coronary subclavian steal syndrome. J Cardiol 2017; 70:432-437. [PMID: 28416323 DOI: 10.1016/j.jjcc.2017.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2016] [Revised: 02/01/2017] [Accepted: 02/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The clinical benefits of using the left internal mammary artery (LIMA) to bypass the left anterior descending artery are well established making it the most frequently used conduit for coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG). Coronary subclavian steal syndrome (CSSS) occurs during left arm exertion when (1) the LIMA is used during bypass surgery and (2) there is a high grade (≥75%) left subclavian artery stenosis or occlusion proximal to the ostia of the LIMA resulting in "stealing" of the myocardial blood supply via retrograde flow up the LIMA graft to maintain left upper extremity perfusion. Although CSSS was once thought to be a rare phenomenon, its prevalence has been underestimated and is becoming increasingly recognized as a serious threat to the success of CABG. Current guidelines are lacking on recommendations for screening of subclavian artery stenosis (SAS) pre- and post-CABG. We hope to provide an algorithm for SAS screening to prevent CSSS in internal mammary artery bypass recipients and review treatment options in the percutaneous era.
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- Bennett Cua
- Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA.
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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Karpenko A, Starodubtsev V, Ignatenko P, Gostev A. Endovascular Treatment of the Subclavian Artery Steno-Occlusive Disease. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2016; 26:87-93. [PMID: 27743924 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2016.08.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2016] [Revised: 08/19/2016] [Accepted: 08/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim of our study was to compare immediate and long-term results of endovascular interventions for the treatment of steno-occlusive disease of subclavian arteries (SAs) depending on the length of lesion. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between 2010 and 2013, we performed 245 endovascular procedures to treat patients with atherosclerotic steno-occlusive disease of SAs. All patients were examined and subdivided according to the received results into 2 groups: 125 patients with stenosis of SA were included in the first group and 120 patients with occlusion of SA were included in the second group. The patients were then followed up at 6, 12, 24, 36, and 48 months after endovascular interventions. Follow-up visits contained symptomatic evaluation, clinical assessment with physical examination, complete neurological evaluation, and serial color Doppler ultrasonography. RESULT Transitory ischemic attacks in the vertebrobasilar system were intraoperatively developed by 1 patient from the first group (.8%) and 3 patients from the second group (2.5%). Reinterventions in the long-term period were carried out in 9 (7.2%) cases in the first group and 12 (10%) cases in the second group (P = .43). The cumulative primary stent patency at 4 years was 89.8% in the first group and 87% in the second group (P = .4). CONCLUSIONS In the case of SA occlusion on the first stage, it is expedient to carry out endovascular recanalization followed by stenting. Our study revealed an increased risk of stent thrombosis or in-stent restenosis in patients with stents >40 mm.
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- Andrey Karpenko
- Academician E.N. Meshalkin Novosibirsk State Budget Research Institute of Circulation Pathology, Ministry for Public Health Care Russian Federation, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
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- Academician E.N. Meshalkin Novosibirsk State Budget Research Institute of Circulation Pathology, Ministry for Public Health Care Russian Federation, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation.
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- Academician E.N. Meshalkin Novosibirsk State Budget Research Institute of Circulation Pathology, Ministry for Public Health Care Russian Federation, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
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- Academician E.N. Meshalkin Novosibirsk State Budget Research Institute of Circulation Pathology, Ministry for Public Health Care Russian Federation, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
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Kedev S, Zafirovska B, Petkoska D, Vasilev I, Bertrand OF. Results of Transradial Subclavian Artery Percutaneous Interventions After Bilateral or Single Access. Am J Cardiol 2016; 118:918-923. [PMID: 27471055 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2016.06.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2016] [Revised: 06/14/2016] [Accepted: 06/14/2016] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Percutaneous treatment of subclavian artery stenosis or occlusion has become more popular compared with surgical correction. We compared the early and late results of subclavian artery stenting with bilateral or single transradial access. From 2010 to 2015, we recruited 54 consecutive patients. In 35 cases, we used bilateral access, and in 19 cases, ipsilateral single access was used. Left subclavian artery was the culprit vessel in 72% of cases. There were more chronic total occlusions in the bilateral group (77% vs 21%, p = 0.0001). Transradial-only approach was used in all cases, except in 2 cases in the bilateral group where crossover to femoral access was required. Stents were implanted in 94% in bilateral group and 84% in single group (p = 0.47). Procedure duration (40 [35 to 60] vs 20 [15 to 30] minutes), contrast volume (200 [200 to 350] vs 150 [100 to 200] ml and fluoroscopy time (20 [12 to 30] vs 8 [4 to 11] minutes) were higher in bilateral group (all p values <0.0001). Procedural success was 96%. Overall, we observed three <5-cm hematomas and 3 asymptomatic radial artery occlusions at hospital discharge. After successful procedure, blood pressure equalized in 94% in bilateral group and 100% in single group (p = 0.54). Major cardiovascular and cerebrovascular event-free survival up to 5 years was 97% in bilateral group compared with 84% in single group (p = 0.12). Subclavian artery patency at late follow-up was 91% in bilateral group and 95% in single group (p = 1.00). Using single or bilateral transradial approach, subclavian artery lesions or occlusions can be effectively and safely treated without the risks of femoral or brachial access.
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Liu Y, Zhang J, Gu Y, Guo L, Li J. Clinical Effectiveness of Endovascular Therapy for Total Occlusion of the Subclavian Arteries: A Study of 67 Patients. Ann Vasc Surg 2016; 35:189-96. [DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2016.01.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2015] [Revised: 11/02/2015] [Accepted: 01/24/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Kargiotis O, Siahos S, Safouris A, Feleskouras A, Magoufis G, Tsivgoulis G. Subclavian Steal Syndrome with or without Arterial Stenosis: A Review. J Neuroimaging 2016; 26:473-80. [DOI: 10.1111/jon.12371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2016] [Accepted: 05/07/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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- Odysseas Kargiotis
- Department of Neurology; Olympion General Clinic; Volou & Meilichou, Kato Sichena 26443 Patra Greece
- Stroke Unit; Metropolitan Hospital; Ethnarchou Makariou 9 & Elefth. Venizelou 1 18547 Piraeus Greece
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- Department of Cardiology; Olympion General Clinic; Volou & Meilichou, Kato Sichena 26443 Patra Greece
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- Stroke Unit; Metropolitan Hospital; Ethnarchou Makariou 9 & Elefth. Venizelou 1 18547 Piraeus Greece
- Stroke Unit, Department of Neurology; Brugmann University Hospital; Place Van Gehuchten 4 1020 Bruxelles Belgium
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- Dialysis Unit; Olympion General Clinic; Volou & Meilichou, Kato Sichena 26443 Patra Greece
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- Stroke Unit; Metropolitan Hospital; Ethnarchou Makariou 9 & Elefth. Venizelou 1 18547 Piraeus Greece
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- Second Department of Neurology, “Attikon” Hospital, School of Medicine; University of Athens; Athens Greece
- Department of Neurology; The University of Tennessee Health Science Center; Memphis TN
- International Clinical Research Center, Department of Neurology; St. Anne's University Hospital in Brno; Brno Czech Republic
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Alkhouli M, Porter J, Waits B, Ling FS, Narins CR. Distal Embolization During Percutaneous Subclavian Artery Intervention. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2016; 50:175-9. [DOI: 10.1177/1538574416638758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Distal embolization due to atherothrombotic debris during subclavian artery interventions is extremely rare and can usually be managed conservatively. Herein, we describe a case of acute hand ischemia due to massive distal embolization during balloon angioplasty and stenting of a left subclavian artery chronic total occlusion. This limb-threatening complication was effectively treated with rescue surgical thrombectomy.
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- Mohamad Alkhouli
- Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Vascular Surgery Division, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
- Vascular Surgery Division, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
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Ahmed AT, Mohammed K, Chehab M, Brinjikji W, Hassan Murad M, Cloft H, Bjarnason H. Comparing Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty and Stent Placement for Treatment of Subclavian Arterial Occlusive Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2015; 39:652-667. [DOI: 10.1007/s00270-015-1250-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2015] [Accepted: 10/31/2015] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Ozpak B, Ilhan G. Biosynthetic Versus Polytetrafluoroethylene Graft in Extra-anatomical Bypass Surgery of Takayasu Arteritis Patients With Supra-aortic Disease. J Cardiovasc Thorac Res 2015; 7:101-6. [PMID: 26430497 PMCID: PMC4586595 DOI: 10.15171/jcvtr.2015.22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION To evaluate treatment outcomes of patients diagnosed with Takayasu arteritis (TA), who underwent extra-anatomical bypass surgery using biosynthetic grafts. METHODS This retrospective study included 12 TA patients considered eligible for surgical revascularization between January 2005 and May 2011 from two vascular surgical units in Turkey. Control group consisted of 12 peripheral arterial disease patients who underwent supra-aortic extra-anatomical bypass surgery using polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) graft. Preoperatively, all patients underwent Doppler ultrasound and arteriography. Patients were examined every 3 months for clinical findings after monthly follow-up during the first 6 months, first, second and third year controls. Graft patencies were evaluated by Doppler ultrasound at each visit. RESULTS The mean age was 38.6 ± 4.2 years and the mean follow-up time was 37.9 ± 6.9 months for the study group. In Biosynthetic Group, subclavian-subclavian (n = 2), axillo-axillary (n =9) and carotico-subclavian (n = 1) bypass operations were performed. In PTFE group, subclavian-subclavian (n = 3), axillo-axillary (n = 7), subclavian-left ulnar (n = 1), subclavian-distal brachial (n = 1) bypass operations were performed. Graft occlusion occurred in four patients in PTFE Group during follow-up period. These occlusive lesions were treated successfully according to the routine of each vascular unit. CONCLUSION We concluded that in inflammatory diseases like TA, biosynthetic grafts have promising patency, postoperative clinical findings and lower rates of complications requiring reintervention in mid-term.
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- Berkan Ozpak
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tekirdag State Hospital, Tekirdag, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Tekirdag, Turkey
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Mousa AY, AbuRahma AF, Bozzay J, Broce M, Barsoum E, Bates M. Anatomic and clinical predictors of reintervention after subclavian artery stenting. J Vasc Surg 2015; 62:106-14. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2015.01.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2014] [Accepted: 01/23/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Coronary subclavian steal syndrome (CSSS) is the reversal of blood flow in an internal mammary artery bypass graft that results in coronary ischemia. CSSS is an uncommon but treatable cause of coronary ischemia. In this review, we highlight the historical background and epidemiology of CSSS, common clinical presentations, diagnosis of CSSS and management strategies for relieving ischemia. We also present a case report to illustrate the complexity of CSSS and percutaneous management using current technology. RECENT FINDINGS Most commonly, CSSS results from atherosclerotic stenosis of the subclavian artery and occurs in 2.5-4.5% of patients referred for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). All patients referred for CABG should have bilateral noninvasive brachial blood pressures checked to screen for the underlying subclavian stenosis. A review of 98 case reports with 128 patients demonstrated a diverse clinical presentation of CSSS, including acute myocardial infarction, unstable angina and acute systolic heart failure. Resolution of CSSS symptoms has been reported with both surgical and percutaneous revascularization. Long-term patency with either revascularization strategy is excellent. Percutaneous revascularization is largely considered the first-line therapy for CSSS and can be safely performed prior to CABG to prevent CSSS. SUMMARY CSSS should be suspected in patients presenting with angina, heart failure or myocardial infarction after CABG. Successful amelioration of CSSS symptoms can be safely and effectively performed via percutaneous revascularization.
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Lyazidi Y, Abissegue Y, Chtata HT, Taberkant M. [Endovascular treatment of intra-thoracic left subclavian artery aneurysm]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015; 40:265-9. [PMID: 26094762 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmv.2015.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2015] [Accepted: 05/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Aneurysms of the subclavian artery are rare, and remain asymptomatic until complications. We report one case of atherosclerotic aneurysm of the proximal portion of the left subclavian artery fortuitously discovered and successfully treated by endovascular stent graft. This case report aims to illustrate endovascular procedures in the management of difficult access lesions or in high-risk surgical patients.
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- Y Lyazidi
- Service de chirurgie vasculaire, hôpital militaire d'instruction Mohammed V, 99, avenue Hassan II, immeuble B, appartement 3, 10000 Agdal Rabat, Maroc.
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- Service de chirurgie vasculaire, hôpital militaire d'instruction Mohammed V, 99, avenue Hassan II, immeuble B, appartement 3, 10000 Agdal Rabat, Maroc
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- Service de chirurgie vasculaire, hôpital militaire d'instruction Mohammed V, 99, avenue Hassan II, immeuble B, appartement 3, 10000 Agdal Rabat, Maroc
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- Service de chirurgie vasculaire, hôpital militaire d'instruction Mohammed V, 99, avenue Hassan II, immeuble B, appartement 3, 10000 Agdal Rabat, Maroc
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Duran M, Grotemeyer D, Danch MA, Grabitz K, Schelzig H, Sagban TA. Subclavian Carotid Transposition: Immediate and Long-Term Outcomes of 126 Surgical Reconstructions. Ann Vasc Surg 2015; 29:397-403. [DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2014.09.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2014] [Revised: 09/17/2014] [Accepted: 09/23/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Bangard C, Franke M, Maintz D, Chang DH. True lumen reentry with the OUTBACK catheter in chronic occlusions of the subclavian artery. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2014; 25:1646-8. [PMID: 25255951 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2014.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2014] [Revised: 04/18/2014] [Accepted: 04/18/2014] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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- Christopher Bangard
- Department of Radiology, University of Cologne, Kerpener Str. 62, 50924 Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, University of Cologne, Kerpener Str. 62, 50924 Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, University of Cologne, Kerpener Str. 62, 50924 Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, University of Cologne, Kerpener Str. 62, 50924 Cologne, Germany
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Management of atherosclerotic supraaortic lesions. Eur Surg 2014. [DOI: 10.1007/s10353-014-0268-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Carotid-brachial bypass and simultaneous radiocephalic fistula for a patient on hemodialysis. Ann Vasc Surg 2012; 26:1012.e5-8. [PMID: 22944576 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2012.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2011] [Revised: 03/02/2012] [Accepted: 04/11/2012] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Patients undergoing long-term hemodialysis often suffer from obliterative arterial disease, which may lead to hand ischemia and/or access failure. We present the case of a 54-year-old female patient with multiple failures in obtaining vascular access. Computed tomography angiogram revealed a long occlusion of the axillary artery. Vein mapping through duplex scanning demonstrated a suitable cephalic vein in the left forearm. A left carotid-brachial bypass was performed with simultaneous radiocephalic arteriovenous fistula formation. Immediate results were excellent, and the postoperative course was uneventful. To our knowledge, this is the first report of such a combined approach.
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Osiro S, Zurada A, Gielecki J, Shoja MM, Tubbs RS, Loukas M. A review of subclavian steal syndrome with clinical correlation. Med Sci Monit 2012; 18:RA57-63. [PMID: 22534720 PMCID: PMC3560638 DOI: 10.12659/msm.882721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2011] [Accepted: 08/25/2011] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Subclavian 'steal' phenomenon is a function of the proximal subclavian artery (SA) steno-occlusive disease, with subsequent retrograde blood flow in the ipsilateral vertebral artery (VA). The symptoms from the compromised vertebrobasilar and brachial blood flows constitute the subclavian steal syndrome (SSS), and include paroxysmal vertigo, drop attacks and/or arm claudication. Once thought to be rare, the emergence of new imaging techniques has drastically improved its diagnosis and prevalence. The syndrome, however, remains characteristically asymptomatic and solely poses no serious danger to the brain. Recent studies have shown a linear correlation between increasing arm blood pressure difference with the occurrence of symptoms. Atherosclerosis of the SA remains the most common cause. Doppler ultrasound is a useful screening tool, but the diagnosis must be confirmed by CT or MR angiography. Conservative treatment is the initial best therapy for this syndrome, with surgery reserved for refractory symptomatic cases. Percutaneous angioplasty and stenting, rather than bypass grafts of the subclavian artery, is the widely favored surgical approach. Nevertheless, large, prospective, randomized, controlled trials are needed to compare the long-term patency rates between the endovascular and open surgical techniques.
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- Stephen Osiro
- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies
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- Department of Anatomy, Medical School Varmia and Mazuria, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Anatomy, Medical School Varmia and Mazuria, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Pediatric Neurosurgery, Children’s Hospital, Birmingham, AL. U.S.A
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies
- Department of Anatomy, Medical School Varmia and Mazuria, Olsztyn, Poland
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Park S, Kwak JH, Baek HJ, Park JW, Kim JS, Suh DC. The Use of Protection Device in Landmark-wire Technique of Symptomatic Subclavian Artery Occlusion with Combined Approach via Trans-femoral vs. Trans-brachial Arteries: Technical note. Neurointervention 2011; 6:89-94. [PMID: 22125755 PMCID: PMC3214817 DOI: 10.5469/neuroint.2011.6.2.89] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2011] [Accepted: 06/29/2011] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Since we reported about a landmark technique to reopen an occluded subclavian artery, we have faced difficulty in using protection devices in the vertebral artery to protect against thromboembolism from the reversed steal phenomenon after angioplasty and stenting. Therefore, we are presenting an optimal solution in using a protection device while recanalizing the occluded subclavian artery. MATERIALS AND METHODS Among 21 cases of stenting for subclavian artery steno-occlusion, we applied the landmark technique at the opposite end of an occluded segment in 4 patients and used a protection device in two patients. Because the embolic protection device was placed in the vertebral artery via the brachial artery, optimal angioplasty and stenting via the brachial route were limited. Therefore, angioplasty via the trans-brachial approach was needed to be followed by stenting through a trans-femoral approach. We estimated the safe and optimal steps for placement and retrieval of the protection devices in addition to stenting. RESULTS The procedure was safely performed when a stent was introduced via the femoral artery and a protection device was used via the brachial artery. However, in cases when a guidewire wasn't passed via the transfemoral route, simultaneous use of two systems via the brachial route could cause friction of devices or trapping of protection devices in a stent. When a protection device was trapped in a deployed stent, we retrieved the protection device with a 4F angiocatheter by selectively rotating the catheter tip. To avoid such procedural difficulty, we recommend using a transbrachial angioplasty followed by trans-femoral stenting while placing the protection device in the vertebral artery via the trans-brachial route. CONCLUSION If a guidewire is not passed through using a trans-femoral approach while performing the landmark technique, changing the stenting route from brachial to the femoral artery can be useful after securing the lumen in the occluded subclavian artery after angioplasty via the brachial artery.
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- Soonchan Park
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, Korea
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Liu S, Hee Jung J, Kwon HJ, Kim SM, Suh DC. Landmark-wire technique of symptomatic subclavian artery occlusion. Interv Neuroradiol 2010; 15:401-5. [PMID: 20465876 DOI: 10.1177/159101990901500404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2009] [Accepted: 09/05/2009] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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SUMMARY The landmark at the opposite end of an occluded segment can be used for probing the occluded subclavian artery to be recanalized. Using this technique in three patients with symptomatic subclavian artery occlusion, we found the landmark-wire technique to be safe and effective for reopening completely occluded subclavian arteries. We also introduced a technique in which a protective device can be safely used throughout the stenting procedure.
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- S Liu
- Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan, College of Medicine; Seoul, Korea - The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China -
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Hwang HY, Kim JH, Lee W, Park JH, Kim KB. Left subclavian artery stenosis in coronary artery bypass: prevalence and revascularization strategies. Ann Thorac Surg 2010; 89:1146-50. [PMID: 20338322 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2010.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2009] [Revised: 01/02/2010] [Accepted: 01/04/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND We examined the prevalence of significant proximal left subclavian artery (LSA) stenosis in patients referred for isolated coronary artery bypass grafting, and assessed management by percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) for LSA stenosis and revascularization using the left internal thoracic artery, or revascularization using grafts other than the left internal thoracic artery. METHODS Between 1998 and 2007, significant proximal LSA stenosis was identified in 38 of 1,498 patients who underwent isolated coronary revascularization. Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty was performed before or after surgery in 20 patients (PTA group). Revascularization using grafts other than the left internal thoracic artery was performed in 18 patients with LSA stenosis unamenable to PTA (non-PTA group). Early, 1-year, and 5-year follow-up angiograms were performed to assess patency of both grafts and PTA. Computed tomographic angiography was also performed at 2 years in the PTA group. RESULTS Prevalence of significant LSA stenosis was 2.5%. Early, 1-year, and 5-year angiograms showed overall graft patency rates of 97.2% (105 of 108 distal anastomoses), 88% (81 of 92), and 92% (23 of 25), respectively. No differences were observed in graft patency rates between the two groups during the follow-up period. No intervention-related morbidities occurred in the PTA group. Estimated patency rates of PTA at 2 and 5 years were 100% and 85.7%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty for LSA and revascularization using the left internal thoracic artery may be an effective treatment for patients with significant LSA stenosis. In patients with LSA stenosis unamenable to PTA, revascularization using grafts other than the left internal thoracic artery may be another treatment option.
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- Ho Young Hwang
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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del Barrio-Fernández M, Fernández-Samos R, Alonso-Alvarez M, Vaquero-Morillo F. Tratamiento endovascular del síndrome de robo vertebrosubclavio por obstrucción subclavia proximal. A propósito de dos casos. ANGIOLOGIA 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s0003-3170(09)15009-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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