Risk of stroke in imaging-proven subclavian steal syndrome

Highlights • The prevalence of stroke in patients with imaging-proven SSS was high. • Younger and symptomatic patients with SSS were more likely to be treated invasively. • Only presence of symptoms on presentation was a significant risk factor for stroke in patients with imaging-proven SSS.

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Published in:Journal of clinical neuroscience 2017-07, Vol.41, p.168-169
Main Authors: Tan, Xia, Bai, Harrison Xiao, Wang, Zhili, Yang, Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Female
Humans
Imaging
Male
Middle Aged
Neurology
Stroke
Stroke - epidemiology
Subclavian steal syndrome
Subclavian Steal Syndrome - complications
Subclavian Steal Syndrome - diagnostic imaging
Subclavian Steal Syndrome - epidemiology
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Summary:Highlights • The prevalence of stroke in patients with imaging-proven SSS was high. • Younger and symptomatic patients with SSS were more likely to be treated invasively. • Only presence of symptoms on presentation was a significant risk factor for stroke in patients with imaging-proven SSS.
ISSN:0967-5868
1532-2653
DOI:10.1016/j.jocn.2017.03.013