Short distance claudication severely limiting daily living

about this presentation

87 year old male, living independently in a long term facility. Could not walk from his room to the dining hall without stopping twice for severe left leg pain. Would 15 minutes to walk one block. Treated with atherectomy and angioplasty. Was able to walk out from the procedure to his car with no leg pain. No limitations in walking for the last 2 years at last follow up visit.

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