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"@type": "Question",
"name": "Can angioplasty really help avoid foot amputation?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Yes. In many cases of severe Peripheral Artery Disease and Critical Limb Ischemia, minimally-invasive angioplasty can restore blood flow and prevent major amputations."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "What is Critical Limb Ischemia?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI) is the most advanced stage of PAD where poor blood flow causes rest pain, non-healing ulcers, or gangrene, often leading to amputation if untreated."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Are IR procedures for PAD minimally invasive?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Yes. Interventional Radiology procedures use a tiny needle puncture, local anesthesia, and specialized catheters to open blocked arteries, usually allowing same-day or next-day discharge."
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},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Who should consider an IR consultation for foot ulcers?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Patients with diabetic foot ulcers, rest pain, blackening of toes, or those advised amputation should seek an Interventional Radiology consultation early for limb salvage options."
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