Pediatric Cardiology

, Volume 12, Issue 2, pp 105–106 | Cite as

Bull-Worker syncopy: Congenital subclavian steal syndrome following isometric exercise

  • Richard A. Perryman
  • Edward Bayne
  • Robert H. Miller
Case Reports

Summary

A patient with congenital great artery abnormality facilitating subclavian steal is presented. Sustained isometric upper body exercise, using a “Bull-Worker,” resulted in vertebrobasilar steal symptoms (subclavian steal syndrome) shortly after exercise. A mechanism for the timing of symptoms following isometric exercise is suggested.

Key Words

Syncope Subclavian steal syndrome Isometric exercise 
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© Springer-Verlag New York Inc. 1991

Authors and Affiliations

  • Richard A. Perryman
    • 1
  • Edward Bayne
    • 1
  • Robert H. Miller
    • 1
  1. 1.Division of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiovascular SurgeryUniversity HospitalJacksonvilleUSA

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