My 78 yr. old father is experiencing mottled looking purplish tinting to his finger, and whitish directly above. He has a history of heart disease and has had many procedures. His G.P. suggested a surgeon to diagnose. The surgeon thinks its tiny clots blocking the blood flow. While they are doing tests to determine if any other clots may be a consideration (ct angioplasty has been performed already) I am concerned about relieving the blockage itself. Is there a way to determine what this is being caused by? It could be a gas bubble, air bubble, bacterial clot, etc... A test, a scan, perhaps an ultrasound type of thing to show what is happening in there? I would like to see some relief for his finger. Also, what type of Dr. would be able to help us? I have talked to a vascular surgeon, who has said he cannot help, a plastic surgeon who specializes in hand surgery, no help. Any help would be appreciated.
Posted by TammyW
My 78 yr. old father is experiencing mottled looking purplish tinting to his finger, and whitish directly above. He has a history of heart disease and has had many procedures. His G.P. suggested a surgeon to diagnose. The surgeon thinks its tiny clots blocking the blood flow. While they are doing tests to determine if any other clots may be a consideration (ct angioplasty has been performed already) I am concerned about relieving the blockage itself. Is there a way to determine what this is being caused by? It could be a gas bubble, air bubble, bacterial clot, etc... A test, a scan, perhaps an ultrasound type of thing to show what is happening in there? I would like to see some relief for his finger. Also, what type of Dr. would be able to help us? I have talked to a vascular surgeon, who has said he cannot help, a plastic surgeon who specializes in hand surgery, no help. Any help would be appreciated.