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What Is The Permanent Treatment For Collapsed Artery?
My husband has a collapsed artery in his lower leg. He is taking Pentoxifylline 400mg 3 times a day. He was told to walk even though it hurts. He is 81 yrs old. He was told if he gets sores that don t heal, they will have to amputate his foot. Is there any thing else that can help him?
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
Dear patient,
Thanks for the query. You should look for the opinion of a Vascular Surgeon, to see if either a catheter intervention or a bypass graft is an option for your husband. Many times, it is not, and medical therapy is the only way to go, but if there is a chance, his quality of life could improve.
Hope this helps, wish you the best,
Dr Brenes-Salazar MD
Mayo Clinic MN
Cardiology
Thanks for the query. You should look for the opinion of a Vascular Surgeon, to see if either a catheter intervention or a bypass graft is an option for your husband. Many times, it is not, and medical therapy is the only way to go, but if there is a chance, his quality of life could improve.
Hope this helps, wish you the best,
Dr Brenes-Salazar MD
Mayo Clinic MN
Cardiology
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