Periphearl Artery Disease Types: Claudicant and Critical Limb Ischemia

Peripheral Artery Disease should be separated into two categories: Claudicant and CLI (Critical Limb Ischemia) because treatments are different depending on your stage of disease. Dr. Lorenzo Patrone explains why it's critical to have this discussion with your doctor.

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If you are experiencing leg pain, leg cramps, neuropathy, have toe or foot wounds that won't heal, ask your physician to test for Peripheral Artery Disease.

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