Which of the following statements about acute arterial occlusion today is/are not true?
A. Most arterial emboli originate in the heart as a result of underlying cardiac disease.
B. It can be treated under local anesthesia.
C. It is usually due to atherosclerotic disease.
D. Surgical treatment can usually be avoided if the lesion is diagnosed early.
Answer:D
Which of the following statements about acute arterial occlusion today is/are not true?
A. Most arterial emboli originate in the heart as a result of underlying cardiac disease. B. It can be treated under local anesthesia. C. It is usually due to atherosclerotic disease. D. Surgical treatment can usually be avoided if the lesion is diagnosed early.