Clinical Review
Percutaneous Endovascular Treatment of Subclavian Steal Syndrome
Case in Point
Fed Pract. 2004 January;21(1):8
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Azam Ansari, MD and Murthy S. Tadavarthy, MD
Dr. Ansari is a cardiologist in the department of cardiovascular medicine and Dr. Tadavarthy is an interventional radiologist in the department of radiology, both at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN.
Many patients with this condition—particularly elders—may have contraindications to surgical revascularization. Fortunately, there's a less invasive option that's also effective.