Dr Herman Second Look Amputation Prevention Case
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Dr. Kevin Herman helps a 95-year-old patient with a non-healing, painful heel ulcer on the foot to help prevent amputation.
Patient History and Consultation
- 95 year-old female with recent onset of painful left heel ulcer. Non ambulatory. AAOx3. Conversant. Wheelchair dependent, able to transfer.
- Past Medical History
- DVT
- PAD
- CHF
- Afib
- HTN
- Gastritis
- Dysphagia
- Arthritis
- Weakness
Patient Plan and Treatment
- Plan
- Blood Work
- Arterial Imaging (at facility)
- Family Discussion
- Arterial Imaging Same Day for Planning
- Angiogram
- Treatment
- IV Abx – Meropenem, broad spectrum antibiotic
- Anti-plt
- Cont. current medical mgmt.
Same Day Arterial Imaging
Angiogram 5/5/22
Rationale for Second Look
Second Look Intervention
Initial Angio
Angio @ Second Look
Before and After Images 2 week progression
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