Which of the following statement is false regarding subclan steal syndrome ?

A. Most commonly stenosed vessel is Left Subclan aery .

B. Reversal of blood flow in the contralateral veebral aery .

C. Reversal is to compensate for a proximal stenosis of Subclan aery .

D. Majority cases are asymptomatic .

Correct Answer: Reversal of blood flow in the contralateral veebral aery .

Description: Most commonly involved Vessel - Left SCA > Right SCA Reversal in the blood flow in the ipsilateral veebral aery to compensate for a proximal stenosis of SCA . Majority of cases are asymptomatic but severe stenosis can lead to Transient veebrobasilar ischemia .

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