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A peripheral vascular bypass, also called a lower extremity bypass, is the surgical rerouting of blood flow around an obstructed artery that supplies blood to the legs and feet.

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What is another name for peripheral vascular bypass?

A peripheral vascular bypass, also called a lower extremity bypass


What is the purpose of peripheral vascular bypass surgery?

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What are alternatives to peripheral vascular bypass surgery?

Peripheral vascular bypass surgery is a mechanical way to reroute blood, and there is no alternative method. Alternative ways to prevent plaque build-up.include nutritional supplements and alternative therapies.


What risks are associated with peripheral vascular bypass surgery?

.The risks associated with peripheral vascular bypass surgery are related to the progressive atherosclerosis that led to arterial occlusion, including a return of pre-operative symptoms.Other complications may include:.embolism.


What is femorotibial bypass surgery?

common peripheral vascular bypass. Femorotibial bypass surgery, which reroutes blood between the femoral artery and the tibial artery


Peripheral Vascular Bypass Surgery drill procedure?

DRIL procedure-distal revascularization and interval ligation


What is femoropopliteal bypass surgery?

common peripheral vascular bypass .Femoropopliteal bypass (fem-pop bypass) surgery, which reroutes blood from the femoral artery to the popliteal arteries above or below the knee.


What are the normal results of peripheral vascular bypass surgery?

The risk of death or heart attack is about 3-5% in all patients undergoing peripheral vascular bypass surgery. Following bypass surgery, amputation is still an outcome in about 40% of all surgeries performed.


Peripheral vascular diseases are disorders of the blood vessels that are located outside of the heart and brain?

Peripheral vascular disease is disease of the blood vessels of the peripheries i.e. the limbs. Atherosclerosis, how ever is a generalised disease and other vessels are also involved


Can Peripheral vascular disease cause gangrene?

Peripheral vascular disease is a progressive disease that can lead to gangrene of the affected area


How can Peripheral vascular disease be diagnosed?

Peripheral vascular disease can be diagnosed by comparing blood pressures taken above and below the point of pain


Where does vasoconstrition occur?

Peripheral vascular system.