Subclavian Steal Syndrome Presenting as Isolated Vertigo: Case Report
Rıza Sonkaya1, Murat Eroğlu2, Murat Velioğlu3, Mehmet Güney Şenol1
1Department Of Neurology, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Haydarpasa Training Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey
2Department Of Emergency Medicine, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Haydarpasa Training Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey
3Department Of Radiology, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Haydarpasa Training Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey
Keywords: Subclavian artery, subclavian steal syndrome, vertebrobasilar insufficiency, vertigo
Abstract
The subclavian steal is retrograde blood flow in the vertebral artery associated with proximal ipsilateral subclavian artery stenosis or occlusion. In subclavian steal syndrome, retrograde blood flow from the vertebrobasilar artery circulation to supply the arm results in vertebrobasilar insufficiency. As the vertebrobasilar arterial system feeds both the peripheral and central auditory and vestibular systems, neurotological symptoms are expected when occur vertebrobasilar insufficiency. In present case, we describe a patient suffering from subclavian steal syndrome, who presented with isolated vertigo. Patients complaining of isolated vertigo should be thoroughly examined for subclavian steal syndrome.