Characteristics of 20 Cases of Steal Syndrome
| Characteristics | No. (and %) of cases* |
|---|---|
| Median (and range) age at procedure, yr | 67.5 (55–82) |
| Men | 7 (35) |
| Women | 13 (65) |
| Race | |
| Caucasian | 12 (60) |
| Aboriginal | 5 (25) |
| Other | 3 (15) |
| Diabetes | 18 (90) |
| Hypertension | 18 (90) |
| CAD or CVD | 14 (70) |
| Smoking | |
| Yes | 2 (10) |
| No or quit | 13 (65) |
| Unknown | 5 (25) |
| Proximal procedures (brachial artery) | 19 (95) |
| Distal procedures (radial artery) | 1 (5) |
| Polytetrafluoroethylene grafts | 15 (75) |
| Autologous fistulas | 5 (25) |
| Treatment | |
| Ligation | 10 (50) |
| Removal | 4 (20) |
| Banding | 2 (10) |
| Conservative | 4 (20) |
↵* Unless otherwise indicated.
CAD = coronary artery disease, CVD = cerebrovascular disease.