Fighting Foot Loss: CME Stresses Early Vascular Intervention
Cardiovascular disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, including in Bangladesh, with blocked arteries often at the root of the problem. Blockages can lead to leg pain while walking and, in severe cases, tissue decay that may require amputation. Every year, thousands of patients face permanent disability as a result.
These findings were highlighted during a Continuous Medical Education (CME) session titled “Vascular Approach to Prevent Amputation”, held on Tuesday morning at Ibn Sina Medical College in Kallyanpur, Dhaka.
The keynote presentation was delivered by Professor Dr. GM Mokbul Hossain, Head of the Vascular Surgery Department, along with Assistant Professor Dr. AKM Ziaul Haque.
Presiding as the chief guest was Professor Dr. Sazed Abdul Khaleq, Principal of Ibn Sina Medical College. The session was moderated by Dr. Nazmul Haque and attended by Professor Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam, Director of Administration, Professor Dr. Parvez Ahsan, Head of the Orthopedics Department, as well as senior officials, faculty members, consultants, medical officers, and students of the institution.
Professor Dr. GM Mokbul Hossain stated, “Smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, excess fat in the blood, obesity, and lack of physical activity are all contributors to arterial blockages. These can be diagnosed through vascular ultrasound or angiogram. Without surgical incisions, arteries can be reopened using stents. In some cases, vascular bypass operations are also an option.”
