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What is done during surgery to fix 100% blocked (solid scar tissue) l. subclavian steal? where does replacement artery/vein come from? down time?

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Vascular surgeon: These highly specific questions have to be answered only by a vascular surgeon and I assume one has already evaluated you.

Answered 8/25/2018

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