Percutaneous transluminal subclavian angioplasty in a patient with postoperative angina

Ann Thorac Surg. 1991 Oct;52(4):850-1. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(91)91223-i.

Abstract

Subclavian artery stenosis is a rare cause of angina in patients who have undergone coronary revascularization using the internal mammary artery. The traditional approach to this problem is surgical revascularization of the subclavian artery with a bypass graft. We report the successful treatment of a patient with this condition using percutaneous transluminal subclavian artery angioplasty, obviating an additional surgical procedure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Angina Pectoris / diagnostic imaging
  • Angina Pectoris / etiology*
  • Angina Pectoris / therapy
  • Angioplasty, Balloon*
  • Constriction, Pathologic
  • Coronary Disease / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Myocardial Revascularization
  • Radiography
  • Recurrence
  • Subclavian Artery* / diagnostic imaging