Document Type
Report
Department
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Abstract
Subclavian artery occlusive disease is usually secondary to persistent compression caused by thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) and rarely due to focal atherosclerosis. Emboli from diseased vessel can flow retrograde to the vertebral or carotid arteries to produce ischemic infarct with or without neurological deficit. We are reporting two cases of distal subclavian artery disease presenting with cerebral embolization, an unusual manifestation. Such surgically correctable lesions producing cerebral emboli and stroke needs consideration while evaluating patients with unusual presentation to prevent further occurrence of stroke.
Publication (Name of Journal)
Journal of Pakistan Medical Association
Recommended Citation
Naz, I.,
Sophie, Z.
(2006). Cerebral embolism: distal subclavian disease as a rare etiology. Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, 56(4), 186-188.
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