Subclavian Artery Dissection Induced TIA Due to Hypertensive Emergency

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Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

10-15-2023

Abstract

79y.o. male with PMH of HTN, DM, 20 year smoking history and bilateral LE peripheral vascular disease presented to the ICU after a scheduled right common femoral endarterectomy and right femoral-popliteal bypass for severe stenosis and occlusion of the superficial femoral and popliteal arteries. During his stay, the patient experienced a hypertensive emergency and stroke like symptoms, with evidence on formal U/S of a left sided subclavian artery dissection. This case discussion will focus on the diagnosis and management of TIAs and hypertensive emergencies, and their relation to head and neck arterial dissections.

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American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, October 12-16, 2023, San Francisco, CA

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