How Back Issues Can Disguise Peripheral Artery Disease | Dr. Kumar Madassery

This is part of our weekly What's Up Doc Series. This episode features Vascular Surgeon Dr. Kumar Madassery in Chicago, Illinois. If you want to watch the entire episode where Dr. Kumar Madassery also answers other questions about Peripheral Artery Disease including:

- Why it's important to check with your doctors before stopping any prescribed medications?
- What is the new procedure that should be attempted before amputation for desert foot, known as a DVA/TADV?
- What should be considered before an axillary bifemoral bypass?
- What patients can do to become better partners in their care and improve their prognosis?

Click on the link: https://youtube.com/live/whmBoNKY53E For a full playlist of doctors answering YOUR questions, click on the link below: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN_doEULxkhRYRGG7W2i2KL9KpF6wMszH

If you have questions about Peripheral Artery Disease, go to PADhelp.org or call the Global PAD Association's Leg Saver Hotline at (415) 320-7138

Disclaimer: What's Up Doc is a series featuring physicians answering questions about Peripheral Artery Disease and other vascular and cardiovascular issues. Patients also share their individual experiences. Individual results may vary, patient testimonials are not claimed to represent typical results or guarantee that anyone will achieve the same or similar results. The opinions shared are that of the physician and patient and not necessarily shared by or endorsed by the Global PAD Association. This series is for educational purposes only and any advice offered is not a substitute for medical advice from your own supervising physician. Do not act on any information provided in this series without the explicit consent from your healthcare team. Use this information simply as a jumping off point for a more productive and satisfying conversation with your medical service providers.

For information on peripheral artery disease go to www.PADhelp.org or call the Leg Saver Hotline at (415) 320-7138

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