I'm using up my 2 ?s quickly ;0)
I overheard the doctor that performed my TEE mention subclavian steal during the TEE and to another doctor after. Could you elaborate on this condition - causes/treatment, something you would consider in this case?
Symptoms include:dizziness,shortness of breath upon exertion,left arm pain and weakness,jaw weakness,vision disturbance(light regulation),chest pain(especially when laying,especially on the left side),occasional speech difficulty (saying the wrong words).Diagnosed with severe AI.
My blood pressure in my left arm is unusually low (mostly 70s/50s-varies-never over 80s/50s) my right arm is usually near normal-a bit lower with the Norvasc (5mg).During a recent TEE,no one got a manual reading of blood pressure on either arm, they could not hear a pulse.The only readings came from a machine.I am wondering the cause of the variance.Because my numbers (from an ECHO) look good, could the symptoms be related to the blood pressure/ secondary issue-not the AI.Any suggestions for discussion or exploration on next appt. are welcome.
Thanks so much!