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… is a type of surgery. It is also called a fem-pop or leg artery bypass. This type of surgery redirects blood around a … the doctor will attach one end of the graft to the femoral artery in your thigh. The other end will be attached to the popliteal artery above or below your knee. After the graft is in place …
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… The graft will carry blood from the aorta to the femoral artery in the groin area of each thigh. The aorta is the … the management of patients with lower extremity peripheral artery disease. Circulation , published online November 13, … the management of patients with lower extremity peripheral artery disease. Circulation , published online November 13, …
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… had bypass surgery or angioplasty or who have peripheral artery disease. Key points to remember Daily aspirin is an … blockage is usually caused by a blood clot that forms when plaque in the artery breaks open. A stroke occurs when a … blockage is usually caused by a blood clot that forms when plaque in the artery breaks open. A stroke occurs when a …
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… Some children will have damage to the coronary arteries. An artery may get too large and form an aneurysm . Or the … Some children will have damage to the coronary arteries. An artery may get too large and form an aneurysm . Or the …
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… have a higher risk of heart disease (also called coronary artery disease ). It's never too early or too late to make … is very important if you have been diagnosed with coronary artery disease; you haven't been active for a long time; or … people make lifestyle changes. Coronary Artery Disease Coronary Artery Disease: Exercising for a …
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… deep pockets. The pockets make it hard to clean away plaque . Gingivectomy is usually done before gum disease has … deep pockets. The pockets make it hard to clean away plaque . Gingivectomy is usually done before gum disease has …
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… after angioplasty , and for people who have coronary artery disease or peripheral arterial disease . Some people … the inside of your cheek. Coronary Artery Disease Heart Attack and Unstable Angina Peripheral … after angioplasty , and for people who have coronary artery disease or peripheral arterial disease . Some people …
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… renal arteries become narrowed from atherosclerosis (renal artery stenosis), less blood flows to the kidneys, which … renal arteries become narrowed from atherosclerosis (renal artery stenosis), less blood flows to the kidneys, which …
