10th March 2024

A patient re-presents to A&E six months after successful intervention for lower left acute limb ischaemia.

A patient re-presents to A&E six months after successful intervention for lower left acute limb ischaemia. She reports calf pain of two weeks duration that occurs on her afternoon walks and resolves with rest. Her pain has become worse over the last week, and taking paracetamol did not help. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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