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Peripheral Artery Disease

Peripheral artery disease is a circulatory disorder that leads to decreased supply of blood to limbs. The reduced blood supply is caused by the narrowing of the arteries due to fat and calcium deposits in the blood vessels. Symptoms include pain in limbs, discoloration of the skin over limbs, loss of hair, etc. Treatment is done by lifestyle modifications, medications, and surgery to remove the blockage.

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My report says that my right posterior artery is diminutive. Is it concerning?

Query: Hello doctor, I had a brain MRI done recently, and the result says that the right posterior communicating artery is diminutive but intact. Is this cause for concern? I previously had brain imaging done five years ago, and this was not noted. Kindly help.  Read Full »

Dr. Abhaya Kant Tewari

Dr. Abhaya Kant Tewari

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1) Starting the treatment with MRI findings alone (magnetic resonance imaging) is not a good idea. It is essential to know the symptoms and indications for a brain MRI before starting the treatment (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). 2) Howeve...  Read Full »

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