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Blood flow blocked to lower leg. what happens without treatment and time frame for this event?
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Emergency: Arterial blockage will result in rapid loss of sensation after early severe pain, them loss of movement and rapid onset of muscle and nerve death requiring amputation as lifesaving measure. Need to act ASAP as minutes can make a huge difference in recovery by restoring perfusion to tissues. Venous blockage can be just as severe but will demonstrate early swelling and may take longer for severesign
Answered 7/15/2019
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