Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can an aortic dissection lead to unilateral leg ischemia?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes: Aortic dissection can cause compromised blood flow to any branch of of the aorta including the iliac or femoral vessels which supply each leg with blood.
Answered 11/8/2012
5.5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can aortic dissection be detected using echocardiogram?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can a regular echocardiogram detect an aortic dissection coming?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is it possible to develop a chronic cough after aortic dissection surgery?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Do all types of marphan and ehlers-danlos syndrome increase risk of aortic dissection?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
When does hypertensive emergency, if untreated, cause aortic dissection, and ultimately, rupture?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
How concerned should I be with new pulses felt in my stomach, back, feet, legs, shoulders? Family history of aneurysms, 2 dissections in family (mat side).Mri/ecg aor root 3.7x4 asc 2.9x2.9 DES 3x3
How do you cope with type b aortic dissection?
Can i get aortic dissection without being hospitalized?
I think i might have had an aortic dissection just now and i'm terrified in tears. What should I do?
How do I know if i'm at increased risk for an aortic dissection?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
