Complained of cramping-numbing and weakness

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Thomas Balakrishnan, a 59-year-old male, complained of cramping, numbing, and weakness in his leg after exercising. Dr. Oliver notes a weakened pulse in Tom's right leg and foot. Thomas is diagnosed with peripheral artery disease and admitted to Westward Hospital. Dr. Oliver dilates the right femoral artery at five sites with sustained release drug-eluting intraluminal devices, percutaneous approach, New Technology Group.

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