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Arteriogram demonstrating the aorta and iliac arteries.

The arteries have an irregular appearance due to atherosclerosis (PAD).

PHOTO HERE

 

Graft Placement

PHOTOS HERE

Top Photo:  Arrow points to a bypass graft constructed of dacron.

Middle Photo:  Arrow points to a bypass graft constructed from the patient's saphenous vein.

Bottom Photo:  Arrow points to a bypass graft constructed of PTFE.

 

Atherosclerosis plaque

Atherosclerosis plaque with recent bleeding into the center (arrow), making it more unstable and likely to cause a stroke.

Peripheral Arterial Disease section was last modified: December 21, 2010 - 06:12 pm

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