Retrograde cerebral embolism

Lancet. 1979 Nov 17;2(8151):1044-7. doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(79)92443-7.

Abstract

Cerebral embolism may complicate lesions of the subclavian arteries or aortic isthmus distal to the origins of the vertebral or carotid arteries. This may be due to retrograde propagation of occlusive thrombus. In other cases the vessels are patent but there are periods of reverse blood flow, creating a potential for reflux of embolic material to the ostia of the neck vessels.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aorta, Thoracic
  • Aortic Aneurysm / complications
  • Arm / blood supply
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / complications
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / diagnosis
  • Axillary Artery
  • Brachial Artery
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis / complications
  • Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis / etiology*
  • Ischemic Attack, Transient / etiology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Subclavian Artery
  • Thrombosis / complications
  • Thrombosis / diagnosis