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What Does This PVL Test Report Indicate?

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Posted on Tue, 12 Sep 2017
Question: I had a pvl study showing a popliteal
Artery aneurysm with 50 to 75 % stenosis can this be treated as a routine or an urgent matter
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Depends upon many factors .

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
Treatment whether routine or urgent will depend upon many factors: to enumerate the most important are:
Condition of the the distal circulation whether compromised or the collateral circulation has developed over time or not.
Condition of the aneurysm: whether old and stabilized or newly developed or enlarging.
Opinion of the attending Vascular Surgeon.
Any associated medical problems that need attention and treatment.

I hope this answer helps you. Please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
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What Does This PVL Test Report Indicate?

Brief Answer: Depends upon many factors . Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific. Treatment whether routine or urgent will depend upon many factors: to enumerate the most important are: Condition of the the distal circulation whether compromised or the collateral circulation has developed over time or not. Condition of the aneurysm: whether old and stabilized or newly developed or enlarging. Opinion of the attending Vascular Surgeon. Any associated medical problems that need attention and treatment. I hope this answer helps you. Please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.