Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum. ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) (Expert Forum)
not sure what the topic is
Answered by
Lee Kirksey, MD - Peripheral Arterial Disease, PAD, Cardiovascular Disease, stroke, treatment, angioplasty, spider veins, laser ablation, wound treatment, surgery, leg pain, Prevention, Varicose veins
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center of the Univ. of Pennsylvania Healthcare Clinical Assistant Professor at The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Philadelphia - PA
Questions in the Peripheral Arterial Disease forum are answered by Dr. Lee Kirksey, associate professor at The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Topics covered include abdominal aortic aneurysm , amputation, arteriovenous fistula, atherectomy, carotid artery surgery , cholesterol , claudication, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) , endovascular aortic stent graft (EVAR), stent placement , stroke prevention, varicose veins , and venous insufficiency .
not sure what the topic is
by spencer3111, Jun 10, 2008 01:40PM
I am 52 and had a triple bypass when I was 37. My left outer corotid artery shutdown and I had a stroke at 42. I now have a stent in my left inner corotid. In the last year or so, I have had severe pain in my left hip when I walk(even if it's a couple of blocks. Along with this is a numbness/tingly feeling in my outer left thigh. Also my left calf aches. My right side is fine. The numbness on my left thigh is continous, but is worse when I walk. My doctor checked my hip for arthritis, but found none. Could this be due to poor circulation? I have had other ateries that were blocked(in my arm) Any ideas?
Thanks
Thanks
Doctor's Answer
by Lee Kirksey, MD, Jun 27, 2008 03:02PM
, Jun 27, 2008 03:02PMTo: spencer3111
thats great that they found the source of the problem. It is slight untrue that your blockage is abnormally located. They can happen in many different areas. Your doctor will discuss the options for treatment which may include a minimally invasive option like a stent if the blood vessel's location is appropriate. Make sure that you see a board certified vascular surgeon. Also make sure that your carotid vessels are rechecked at least annually. good luck
Yes. Theres a very good chance that you have peripheral arterial disease given your history of stroke and heart attack. The test to evaluate is called the ABI. It takes 5-10 minutes and can immediately identify the presence of blockage. good luck
Thanks