Subclavian artery occlusive syndrome; Carotid artery occlusion syndrome; Subclavian steal syndrome; Vertebral-basilar artery occlusive syndrome

Symptoms vary according to the affected artery, but may include:

• Neurological changes such as:
  • Dizziness
  • Blurred vision
  • Weakness
• Blood pressure changes
• Breathing problems
• Numbness of an arm
• Reduced pulse
• Transient ischemic attacks

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Review Date: 06/01/2010
Reviewed By: Issam Mikati, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Director, Northwestern Clinic Echocardiography Lab, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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