74yr old female was diagnosed to have rheumatic hea disease. She underwent valve replacement surgery, after few days she staed to complain of numbness and inability to move her left leg. Femoral, popliteal & pedal impulses were not felt on left side of pt. but . side examination of lower leg was normal. What is most appropriate management in this patient?
74yr old female was diagnosed to have rheumatic hea disease. She underwent valve replacement surgery, after few days she staed to complain of numbness and inability to move her left leg. Femoral, popliteal & pedal impulses were not felt on left side of pt. but . side examination of lower leg was normal. What is most appropriate management in this patient?
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74yr old female was diagnosed to have rheumatic hea disease. She underwent valve replacement surgery, after few days she staed to complain of numbness and inability to move her left leg. Femoral, popliteal & pedal impulses were not felt on left side of pt. but . side examination of lower leg was normal. What is most appropriate management in this patient?
✓ Correct Answer: B. Embolectomy of the left femoral aery
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