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Lower extremity atheromatous embolization

J T Mehigan, R J Stoney

    American Journal of Surgery
    |August 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Atheromatous microembolization in the legs causes sudden, repetitive ischemic episodes. Removing the source of atheromas successfully prevented further symptoms in patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Vascular Surgery
    • Cardiology
    • Neurology

    Background:

    • Lower extremity atheromatous microembolization is a rare condition.
    • It presents with sudden, focal ischemic episodes.

    Observation:

    • Eleven patients with this condition were studied.
    • Key diagnostic features included patent major leg arteries and arteriographic evidence of nonocclusive proximal atheromas.

    Findings:

    • The characteristic presentation involves sudden, often repetitive, focal ischemia.
    • Arteriography revealed nonocclusive atheromas in the proximal arterial tree.

    Implications:

    • Surgical removal of the causative atheromatous lesions can prevent recurrent ischemic events.
  • This highlights the importance of identifying and treating the source of microemboli.