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recently diagnosed pad. While undergoing angeogram of left leg doc broke 2 diamond bits trying to unsuccessfully clear blockage. Told wear my diabetic shoes(have 2 slow healing sores) see me in 6 months and we in business of cutting legs off. Any suggestions or drugs on asprin and lipitor long time,already thank pat r
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You may be suffering from peripheral vascular disease. It may be atherosclerosis or thrombus formation which may lead to blockade. In case of critical stenosis need stent placement or angiogram with thrombectomy needed. In case of critical stenosis some times need Bypass surgery etc. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
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How Can Peripheral Artery Disease Be Treated?
Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You may be suffering from peripheral vascular disease. It may be atherosclerosis or thrombus formation which may lead to blockade. In case of critical stenosis need stent placement or angiogram with thrombectomy needed. In case of critical stenosis some times need Bypass surgery etc. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.