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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.

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narrowed arteries (leg)

by Bettylue, Apr 07, 2008 06:52PM

Tags: legs, arteries

When the arteries in the leg are narrowed what can be done for it? And how much narrowing before it's done?

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by Lee Kirksey, MD

, Apr 08, 2008 09:31PM

To: Bettylue

Peripheral arterial disease can occur in different areas of the body. When is occurs in the legs, the symptoms can range from claudication which is cramping, throbbing, tightness of the calf or thighs with exertion. The symptoms abate with rest. In a more severe state, pain in the feet occurs at rest. This is referred to as limb threatening ischemia because if untreated, 80% of individuals with rest pain will go on to require some form of amputation.

For claudication, treatment is indicated based upon the severity of symptoms. Generally, claudications symptoms are treated when symptoms become life style limiting and impair ones ability to carry out normal activities.

Treatment modalities vary from angioplasty, stent placement to surgical bypass.

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