Subclavian Steal Following Left Subclavian Artery Occlusion During Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair: Doppler Findings and Literature Review

Resolution of ischemic symptoms after percutaneous angioplasty for a symptomatic subclavian artery stenosis

“…In a significant number of patients, dizziness and imbalance were responsible for recurrent fall-related injuries and emergency department (ED) admissions. [16][17][18] Dizziness is the most common symptom of VBI. It is very frequent in the general elderly population, with a 30% prevalence in those greater than 65 years old.…”

Ultrasound imaging of the arterial system

“…Usually caused by atherosclerotic occlusion, it has been reported to occur commonly in an iatrogenic setting such as during thoracic aortic endovascular repair (13), the role of left subclavian artery to carotid artery transposition is not established.…”