Coronary subclavian steal syndrome in a patient with Behçet's disease.
We present a case of a 44-year-old woman with Behçet's disease, who underwent coronary artery bypass surgery. The patient was readmitted with symptoms of dizziness and angina pectoris that became more severe with movement of her left arm. Angiography revealed a totally occlusive stenosis, caused by coronary subclavian steal syndrome, which was detected in the left subclavian artery. The aim of this report is to emphasize the relationship between Behçet's disease and vascular occlusive changes.
Cardiovascular Surgery, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey. fcingoz@yahoo.com
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D000328:Adult; D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000209:etiology; D015901:Angiography, Digital Subtraction; D001528:Behcet Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004244:Dizziness / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017202:Myocardial Ischemia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D013349:Subclavian Steal Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents