Open AccessSuccessful Angioplasty of Left Vertebral Artery and Right Subclavian Artery Via Retrograde Approach
Author(s) -
Mohammad Hasan Namazi,
Isa Khaheshi,
Amir Momenizadeh,
Amir Dousti,
Mohammadreza Naderian
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2017/22254.9257
Subject(s) - medicine , angioplasty , subclavian artery , vertebral artery , percutaneous , stenosis , radiology , angiography , surgery
We describe a 77-year-old male who had right upper limb ischemic symptoms and history of unsuccessful right subclavian artery angioplasty. According to ultrasound findings, upper limb angiography was performed which confirmed stenosis of the left vertebral and right subclavian arteries. Percutaneous angioplasty and stenting of left vertebral and right subclavian arteries were performed in two separate sessions. Retrograde approach was scheduled for right subclavian artery angioplasty which is challenging due to potential risks to adjacent vertebral artery. This case reports underscores that percutaneous approaches may be preferential given their confirmed long-term efficacy and lower morbidity.