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How did the lecture conclude regarding the findings of the diagnostic arteriogram?
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The visualization will aid in planning appropriate therapeutic interventions or further endovascular procedures.
What access approach was utilized in the procedure?
Contralateral approach to access the arteries.
What imaging technique was employed to visualize the aorta-iliac system?
Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA).
Describe the findings in the SFA and popliteal arteries.
Long segment occlusion.
What specific arteries were found to be occluded in the diagnostic arteriogram?
Peroneal and anterior tibial arteries.
What technique was employed for arterial access in the procedure?
Utilized a mini stick coaxial micro introducer kit and a 21-gauge needle guided by ultrasound.
What wire was exchanged for contralateral lower extremity access?
0.035 Benson wire.
What was used to confirm wire placement into the abdominal aorta?
Fluoroscopy - Siemens Artis unit.
What was identified in the left superficial femoral artery (SFA) and tibial anterior (TA) arteries in the ultrasound arterial duplex?
Occlusions with reduced Doppler signals in other vessels.
Which artery reconstituted distally via collaterals from the profunda femoral artery?
Posterior tibial artery.
Describe the patient's background in the lecture.
Elderly female with multiple previous left lower extremity interventions, presenting with rest pain and toe discoloration.
What is the purpose of a diagnostic arteriogram procedure in left lower extremity evaluation?
To evaluate arterial occlusions and plan further management.
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