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Minimally Invasive Approaches to Relieving Pain Caused by Peripheral Artery Disease

Recorded on 11/8/2010
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Could pain in your legs, especially while walking, be a sign of a narrowed or blocked artery? This condition referred to as claudication or peripheral artery disease can be cumbersome and reduce your quality of life.  In this program, Dr. Benjamin Starnes from Harborview Medical Center will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of claudication. You’ll also hear from his patient, Gale, as she talks about her journey with the condition and her current active lifestyle.  Watch Gale's Powerful Patient Story, here.

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EXPERTS & GUESTS:
Benjamin Starnes, M.D., F.A.C.S. Benjamin Starnes, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery, Harborview Medical Center
Dr. Starnes is Chief of Vascular Surgery and Associate Professor at the University of Washington’s Harborview Medical Center. His clinical expertise includes endovascular surgery, ruptured aortic aneurysms, aortic dissections, and limb salvage. Dr. Starnes received his medical degree from Jefferson medical College in Philadelphia, and he is board certified in surgery and vascular surgery. more >

Gale Fisher Gale Fisher,
Treated for Claudication
Gale suffered from pain in her legs for 8 years.  Over the years she had visited many doctors with differing opinions – some recommended back surgery while others simply told her there was nothing they could do.  When her condition had progressed so that it limited her walking to only three minutes, Gale still didn’t give up. She did a... more >

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  1. Introduction LISTEN
  2. Gale's Story LISTEN
  3. Minimally Invasive Surgery LISTEN
  4. Getting the Correct Diagnosis LISTEN
  5. Risks and Complications of Claudication LISTEN
  6. Advice for Getting the Best Care LISTEN
  7. Stents in Arteries LISTEN
  8. Recovery LISTEN

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