I had tests at Peterborough yesterday...what a different hospital.
My legs are fine as is the right artery, just a very slight narrowing but nothing of concern.
The left artery, just below where it joins the aorta, shows narrowing....quite severe is what I was told. I suppose this is what was seen in Kettering that wasn't acted upon as it is the same spot.
I know I have to wait for the consultation for definite results but the radiologist did say that in cases like this angioplasty is used.
I guess this will restore full blood flow to my leg and improve my walking..
...to what it was before?
Not Squad, but I had this procedure 3 years ago Gness, I was able to see it on a screen. They went up to the heart through a vein in the groin.
Uncomfy, but not agony. The little stent stretches the artery allowing blood to flow properly.
LOL......just read ferlew's post again.........sorry it has nothing whatsoever to do with your case except the angioplasty will be done through an artery in the groin.
Sqad....yes at last. Just wish things had moved a bit quicker a year ago... thanks for all your input...and if fact for telling me what was wrong in the first place....x
Tilly..thanks...you have now idea how much I miss marching around Rutland as I used to.....let's hope I'm fit for the spring arrivals....☺
Ferlew.....did it return your walking to what it was before? All well with Mr Ferlew?...x