Xu Chaochao (right), the main convener of the Emergency Peripheral Vascular Team of High Medical, demonstrates that when a patient seeks medical treatment, he will feel his artery to confirm whether it is a foot stroke.

(Photo by reporter Xu Lijuan)

[Reporter Xu Lijuan/Kaohsiung Report] Since the beginning of winter, the cold wave has become stronger and stronger. In addition to the sudden drop in temperature, it is necessary to pay attention to cardiovascular diseases and acute strokes. My left foot felt cold and numb, and my toes turned gray. I thought it was "not that serious" at first, but soon the color of my toes gradually turned black. I went to the doctor and found out that it was a "foot stroke". After emergency treatment, although part of my left toe was amputated, but fortunately my limbs were saved. Can move without any problems so far.

Xu Baichao, the main convener of the Emergency Peripheral Vascular Team of High Medicine, pointed out that acute foot stroke is acute limb ischemia and arterial embolism. Patients will feel sudden coldness from the soles and toes of the feet. In just 2 weeks, they may turn from pale to black at the beginning. , mainly due to nerve damage leading to numbness and pain. Remember to seek medical treatment as soon as possible if you have the above symptoms. If the golden time is delayed, the blood vessels in the general muscle tissue will not be opened within 6 to 8 hours, and it will be seriously affected.

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Ms. Chen (left) who suffered from a foot stroke came forward to remind the public to be vigilant and seek medical treatment as soon as possible if their feet feel numb, cold and painful.

(Photo by reporter Xu Lijuan)

Xu Baichao said that acute arterial embolism is divided into 3 grades. Both grades 1 and 2 can be rescued through catheter surgery. If the patient's feet are no longer able to move at grade 3, paralyzed and blisters occur, the only option is to amputate his limbs to save his life. The mortality rate of stroke is 15 to 20%, and the amputation rate is 25-30%. The risk is very high. Even if the foot is completely rescued, there will still be nerve pain and numbness in the follow-up.

Xu Baichao emphasized that "the feet are the second heart of a person". Cardiovascular disease is generally called cardiovascular disease, including cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and peripheral vascular diseases. However, peripheral vascular diseases are often ignored by the public. However, this part is to maintain Cardiovascular health is a very important part.

Special attention should be paid in winter, especially when the cold snap hits during this period, keep the patient warm and wear socks, because the cold weather will cause the blood vessels to constrict, which will make the blood vessels that are already narrowed more serious or completely blocked.

Foot strokes first occur on the toes or soles of the feet. Acute arterial embolism causes the feet to turn black. If severe, it will spread to the lower limbs and upper limbs, and even endanger life.

(The pictures are related cases, not the ones in the text).

(provided by Gaoyi)

Dai Jiayan, vice president of Gao Medical, said that if the limb wounds of patients with severe limb ischemia are not easy to heal, the mortality rate after three years can be as high as 50%. Therefore, Gao Medical specially established a 24-hour emergency peripheral blood vessel team in January this year. The only medical center in Taiwan that provides a round-the-clock emergency peripheral vascular team. The team has a variety of the latest catheter interventional equipment, such as ultrasonic shock thrombolysis catheters, and several mechanical thrombus aspiration equipment, which can save ischemic limbs and lives in time.

The patient, Ms. Chen, reminded her with her own pain, "Don't think it's not that serious and seek medical attention quickly." She said that at first, the little toe of her left foot was a little cold and gray, but she was not alert because she could still walk. When it became serious, the toes gradually turned black, and the little toe spread to the surrounding area. I didn't expect it to deteriorate so quickly. Although some toes were removed in the end, I am very satisfied that I can still keep the whole foot. I am very grateful to the doctor team and appeal Seek medical attention as soon as you have symptoms, and don't delay.

Foot strokes first occur on the toes or soles of the feet. Acute arterial embolism causes the feet to turn black. If severe, it will spread to the lower limbs and upper limbs, and even endanger life.

(The pictures are related cases, not the ones in the text).

(provided by Gaoyi)

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