Podiatry and Medical - Set 2

Category - Podiatry Part II

Which of the following is an indication for surgical revascularization?
  1. Pain in both calves when walking that relieves with rest
  2. Necrotic fifth toe
  3. Presence of a localized focus of arterial
  4. Stenosis seen on angiogram
Explanation
Answer − B − An indication for surgical revascularization is a necrotic fifth toe. The management of peripheral arterial occlusive disease is determined in part by the severity of the symptoms. Patients with limb threatening ischemia, indicated by rest pain, tissue necrosis, and non-healing wounds should be considered for revascularization urgently.
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