Recurrent pulmonary edema induced by coronary-subclavian steal syndrome during hemodialysis.

Publication/Presentation Date

4-1-2009

Abstract

We describe a case of recurrent pulmonary edema after hemodialysis despite the patient being at ideal dry weight. Coronary-subclavian steal syndrome can cause serious complications in end-stage renal disease patients on hemodialysis. This is a case of subclavian steal, made worse by hemodialysis, using an upper limb hemodialysis fistula. Complete resolution of symptoms followed percutaneous stenting of the arteriosclerotic subclavian artery. A high index of suspicion of this physiological phenomenon is needed for diagnosis.

Volume

35

Issue

4

First Page

740

Last Page

742

ISSN

1873-734X

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

19233675

Department(s)

Department of Medicine

Document Type

Article

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