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 | Iliac
Artery Angioplasty |
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of angioplasty and stenting in the Iliac arteries are long lasting, as good as
surgery. The most common symptom of narrowing of the iliac arteries is pain in
the lower back or thigh, especially on walking. Very severe stenosis or sudden
occlusion may lead to severe ischemia of the entire limb, and occasionally leads
to gangrene and amputation. | | View
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 | Femoral
Artery Angioplasty |
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femoral artery is the longest artery in the body, and most commonly affected due
to peripheral arterial disease. The narrowings may be short and discrete, or there
may be evidence of very long segment total occlusions. With current interventional
techniques, the results of angioplasty and stenting of the femoral artery are
very encouraging, even in diabetic patients. | | View
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 | Below
Knee Artery Angioplasty |
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arteries below the knee joint (the anterior tibial artery, the posterior tibial
artery, and the peroneal artery) are smaller sized vessels. Disease in these end
vessels may result in severe pain in the calves, and may lead to ulcer formation
in the toes, gangrene in the toes and foot, and eventually amputation. Angioplasty
in these arteries has to be carefully performed, as these arteries are excessively
sensitive (like the arteries of the heart). However, the results are very gratifying. | | View
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