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1755602 tn?1312770466

Vasculitis

What is PAD?
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1755602 tn?1312770466
No,I don't have that. My artery walls are being destroyed by my own body.And I have a E antigen. I had a nuculear test in 09' Everything seemed to be great with that. I've had 2 heart attacts in 97'. I was 35. Have had no problems. 2 Stents. And they keep up with that regularly.I'm 125 lbs and am in great shape,so all the things they have diagnosed and all have treatable results,or I've handled it on my own,ITP,SLE,HEART ,RA,Hep C, most associated with Auto Immune desease. Now I have the task of finding out which type of Vaculitis I have and start treatment of it,if there is a treatment. No hard luck story here. LOL. Thanks for the info.
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563773 tn?1374246539
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
In PAD, fatty deposits build up in the inner linings of the artery walls. These blockages restrict blood circulation, mainly in arteries leading to the heart, brain, kidneys, stomach, arms, legs and feet. It is diagnosed by X-ray angiography and magnetic resonance imaging angiography (MRA).

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
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