Multimodality imaging in subclavian steal syndrome. Issue 7 (21st July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shemesh, Elad; Karkabi, Basheer; Zissman, Keren
• Is Part Of: Oxford medical case reports. Volume 2021:Issue 7(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-07-21
• Subjects: Clinical medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1093/omcr/omab048
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2053-8855

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Subclavian steal syndrome is a rare vascular cause of recurrent effort-related syncope events, affecting ~2% of the general population. Here, we report a case of a 64-year-old male who was hospitalized because of recurrent effort-related syncope events. Physical examination revealed several characteristic clinical clues for subclavian steal syndrome. Indeed, through the use of multimodality imaging, the diagnosis was established. We demonstrate that the combination of history taking, thorough physical exam and subsequent imaging studies can establish a relatively rare diagnosis of recurrent syncope.