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  • Vascular Surgery
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Interventional Cardiology

Background:

  • Dynamic compression of the dorsalis pedis artery is an underrecognized vascular condition.
  • This phenomenon can present as focal stenosis during specific foot positions.
  • Misinterpretation can lead to unnecessary interventions for presumed atherosclerotic disease.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of dynamic dorsalis pedis artery compression.
  • To highlight the importance of positional maneuvers in diagnosis.
  • To emphasize avoiding misinterpretation as fixed atherosclerotic disease.

Main Methods:

  • Angiography was performed during foot dorsiflexion, revealing severe stenosis.
  • Repeat angiography with plantar flexion demonstrated complete resolution of the lesion.
  • Positional maneuvers were key to confirming dynamic arterial compression.

Main Results:

  • A 52-year-old asymptomatic male presented with apparent severe stenosis of the dorsalis pedis artery.
  • Stenosis resolved completely upon changing foot position from dorsiflexion to plantar flexion.
  • This confirmed a diagnosis of position-dependent arterial compression.

Conclusions:

  • Dynamic dorsalis pedis artery compression is a positional phenomenon.
  • Positional angiography is crucial for accurate diagnosis, differentiating it from fixed atherosclerotic disease.
  • Recognition prevents misdiagnosis and avoids unnecessary vascular interventions.