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Case Reports
. 1991 Nov-Dec;14(6):355-7.
doi: 10.1007/BF02577897.

Subclavian artery angioplasty proximal to a left internal mammary-coronary artery bypass graft: case report

M C Soulen  1 , K L Sullivan
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Subclavian artery angioplasty proximal to a left internal mammary-coronary artery bypass graft: case report

M C Soulen et al. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 1991 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

Subclavian artery angioplasty is an established treatment for subclavian steal syndrome and arm ischemia caused by subclavian stenosis. We report a case of angina pectoris caused by a subclavian artery stenosis proximal to a left internal mammary-coronary artery bypass graft. Angioplasty was performed without complication and with complete relief of symptoms. Reactive hyperemia was induced in the forearm and hand with a blood pressure cuff prior to angioplasty to increase blood flow to the arm, and to reduce the chance of graft embolization. Repeat angiography 6 months later confirmed continued patency of the subclavian artery and the graft and reversal of the steal physiology. The patient remains symptom free 15 months after angioplasty.

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