title: Anaesthesia and the subclavian steal syndrome.
abstract: Anaesthesia in two patients with subclavian steal syndrome is described. Both patients showed an interesting response to hyperventilation. The mechanism of this response and its implications for the anaesthetist are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000768:Anesthesia, General; D004244:Dizziness / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006985:Hyperventilation / Q000150:complications; D008875:Middle Aged; D013349:Subclavian Steal Syndrome / Q000150:complications*