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Subclavian Steal Syndrome
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Subclavian Steal Syndrome
by An__0__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Ann on June 26, 1998 at 22:01:17:
Dear Doctors,
I have been diagnosed with Subclavian Steal Syndrome. Actually it si, at
this point, just a suspected diagnosis as I am asymptomatic. Me doctor feels
that any further testing is not recommended due to the risk factor. I have
not been able to find very much information on this synfrome other than the
medical encyclopedia's definition. I have never seen a cardiologist. My questions
are, is this a serious condition? Can I go through life with this condition
without symptoms? I should say that I am a 46-year-old female, my father died
at age 48 from an MI, my mother has had a abdominal aneurysm repaired but also
suffers from advanced COPD and CHF. I quit smoking 4 years ago. I am 5'8", 172 pounds.
Any information you have on this syndrome would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Sincerely,
Ann
Dear Doctors,
I have been diagnosed with Subclavian Steal Syndrome. Actually it si, at
this point, just a suspected diagnosis as I am asymptomatic. Me doctor feels
that any further testing is not recommended due to the risk factor. I have
not been able to find very much information on this synfrome other than the
medical encyclopedia's definition. I have never seen a cardiologist. My questions
are, is this a serious condition? Can I go through life with this condition
without symptoms? I should say that I am a 46-year-old female, my father died
at age 48 from an MI, my mother has had a abdominal aneurysm repaired but also
suffers from advanced COPD and CHF. I quit smoking 4 years ago. I am 5'8", 172 pounds.
Any information you have on this syndrome would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Sincerely,
Ann
