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What could happen if my husband continues cycling with this external iliac artery occlusion?
Query: Hi doctor, My husband is a fit and healthy cyclist aged 45 years. Following months of lower performance and leg numbness, we visited a vascular surgeon. An ultrasound Doppler showed a 1.96 inches occlusion of the left external iliac artery. ABPI (Ankle-brachial pressure index) for the left is 0.6, a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This condition must not be taken casually. If your husband continues cycling, complications may arise, further worsening his condition. The clot size may increase, causing further occlusion of the said vessel and can hamper the blood supply to the area where this arter... Read Full »