Coronary-subclavian steal syndrome: an usual cause of refractory unstable angina

Int J Cardiol. 2008 Jul 21;127(3):e181-2. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2007.04.145. Epub 2007 Aug 13.

Abstract

A 73 year old woman, with previous history of coronary artery bypass grafting, was admitted for refractory unstable angina. The angiography revealed a significant stenosis of the ostium of the left subclavian artery. The patient underwent successful stenting of the subclavian artery and remained symptom free until hospital discharge a few days later.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Angina, Unstable / complications
  • Angina, Unstable / diagnosis*
  • Angina, Unstable / physiopathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Subclavian Steal Syndrome / complications
  • Subclavian Steal Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Subclavian Steal Syndrome / physiopathology