subclavian steal

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steal (stēl) diversion, as of blood flow, of something from its normal course, as in occlusive arterial disease.

subclavian steal in occlusive disease of the subclavian artery, a reversal of blood flow in the ipsilateral vertebral artery from the basilar artery to the subclavian artery beyond the point of occlusion.

subclavian steal

Obstruction of the subclavian artery proximal to the origin of the vertebral artery. Blood flow through the vertebral artery is reversed, causing symptoms of cerebrovascular insufficiency.

steal [stēl]

diversion of something from its normal course, usually referring to blood flow in occlusive arterial disease.

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