Subclavian steal syndrome

Also known as: Subclavian artery stenosis

Retrograde vertebral flow due to proximal subclavian obstruction.

Medical specialty: Cardiology
Subspecialty: Cardiology / Vascular medicine
Sex & age distribution: Male: affected; Female: affected; Children: rare
Gene(s) involved: None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Atherosclerosis or Takayasu arteritis.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (6)

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