The Cath Lab: A Week In Review

Michael McElroy, RCIS

My patient is a 68-yr old with past history of smoking. She presented with left leg pain. The blockage in the left leg artery was treated with a stent after atherectomy.

My 57-yr old male patient presented with a severe blockage in the left leg artery. He is now enjoying fishing with his grandson.

My 72-yr old retired executive male patient presented with right leg fatigue on jogging. He just ran a half marathon without any problems.

Lisa Wills,
RN

My 46-yr old diabetic female patient had also smoked for several years.
She was sent to us by her podiatrist for left leg cramping upon walking.
After treatment she has lost 15 pounds by regular walking.

My 80-yr old German female patient presented with a blood clot and a blockage in the right leg. I recently saw her at Publix - she has been doing great.

Jayson Wisdom, Santa Fe Student

Mr. X is an 85-yr old active male patient with classic left leg claudication.
He recently won a golfing event at The Villages.

My patient is a retired general surgeon from Armenia. He presented with an
occlusion of the right superficial femoral artery. He was kind enough to thank us by bringing a ton of goodies to the office.

My 69-yr old retired federal employee presented with a non-healing foot ulcer due to a blockage in the left superficial femoral artery. His left foot ulcer is rapidly healing.

My 80-yr old retired architect from New York presented with diffuse calcified disease in the left leg artery. He recently celebrated his 56th wedding anniversary.

My 55-yr old manager from Publix presented with right leg numbness upon walking. At present he is on vacation with his wife.

We took care of all these patients while in recovery, and are very excited about their speedy recovery.

From left to right,
Mary Johnson, Kim Tighe, Danny Valentin and Le Baron