Hello,

I am hoping to receive some feedback regarding PAD. I have had a Doppler Study and a CT scan which revealed 100% blockage from my hip to my knee in my left leg and 90-99% blockage from my hip to my knee in the right leg. I had no symptoms at all until April of 2023. It took forever to get the testing completed in Virginia and I have met with 2 surgeons. One told me I am not at risk of dying from the blockages as long as I continue exercising. The 2nd surgeon wants to remove the blockages but I am terrified because he told me he has to go into the left artery at least 3 times to remove the blockage. I worry I will have a stroke or heart attack during these procedures or shortly thereafter. I cannot imagine how strong my arteries would have to be to be able to manage this type of hammering away at the plaque. Has anyone on this blog had their plaque removed at Mayo? I have sent my studies to them and hope to hear back from them next week to schedule a consultation. Thanks/Deanna