70yo, female presented with small atheroembolic lesions in the left lower limb. She had been a smoker since the age of 17, was hypertensive and dyslipidemic. Severe atheromatosis and intramural hematomas in the descending aorta and abdominal aorta with moderate compression of the superior mesenteric artery.
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@PennLimbSalvage We recently also have met a Pt with limb ASO, and also was told amputation in high level of Lt. limb in several hospitals. Here in our Dept. Lt femoral to popliteal artery embolectomy with open and cath.. has done
Halloween case ?? 👻
Patient with hx of SAVR with metallic prosthesis 20y ago. Presented in ER with hx of acute onset of shortness of breath and cardiogenic shock (80x40) and EKG showing LBB (interpreted as new one). Referred for emergent cardiac catheterization. (findings above)
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@njohncamm Just like very early time of TAVR. So keep your passions and enthusiasm in your research of tissue stent. Innovation way is very tough path. I have been reading your paper with interesting and careful way. If you agree, I will introduce your tissues stent to Chinese companies.