83 year old male with non healing ulcer of the great toe. Severe peripheral arterial disease with long segment occlusion of the posterior tibial artery and severe disease of the distal anterior tibial artery. During crossing of the severe stenosis of the ATA the tip of the hydrophilic wire was bent and then fracture while trying to remove it through the crossing catheter. Retrieval using done using a gooseneck snare.
83 year old male, Type I Diabetes, end stage renal disease, living independently who was told he needed a below knee amputation.
94 year old female, worsening right toe and foot pain. Seen by primary care and diagnosed as having gout.
Review of the clinical findings and their usefulness in identifying patients with peripheral arterial disease