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What Causes Pain In The Leg Post A Balloon Angioplasty?
I had a balloon inserted in my right side due to a blocked artery which caused extreme pain in my right leg and calf. This was performed in July. I walk 7 miles daily and suddenly I am having pain again. Could something have happened to the balloon? I
Tue, 18 Jun 2019
Hello,
It is necessary to exclude a possible complication or another artery blockage, considering your past medical history.
For this reason, I recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and a Doppler ultrasound of your leg vessels.
If the Doppler results normal, you should consider a musculoskeletal pain as a possible cause underlying your complaints.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
It is necessary to exclude a possible complication or another artery blockage, considering your past medical history.
For this reason, I recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and a Doppler ultrasound of your leg vessels.
If the Doppler results normal, you should consider a musculoskeletal pain as a possible cause underlying your complaints.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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