ニューヨーク・タイムズさんのインスタグラム写真 - (ニューヨーク・タイムズInstagram)「Medical device makers have bankrolled a cottage industry of doctors and clinics that perform artery-clearing procedures that can lead to amputations. When Kelly Hanna sought Dr. Jihad Mustapha, who called himself the “leg saver,” she received at least 18 artery-opening procedures in 18 months. She was told they would improve blood flow and prevent amputations. But her arteries were damaged by the metal wires used to clear away plaque. In 2020, her leg was amputated. Surgeons at nearby hospitals had seen so many of his patients with amputations and other problems that they complained to Michigan’s medical board about Dr. Mustapha’s conduct. An insurance company told state authorities that 45 people had lost limbs after treatment at his clinics in the past four years. The vascular device industry targets the roughly 12 million Americans with peripheral artery disease, in which plaque, a sticky slurry of fat, calcium and other materials, accumulates in the arteries of the legs. For a tiny portion of patients, the plaque can choke off blood flow, leading to amputations or death. But more than a decade of medical research has shown that a vast majority of people with peripheral artery disease have mild or no symptoms and don’t require treatment, aside from getting more exercise and taking medication. Experts said even those who do have severe symptoms shouldn’t undergo repeated procedures in a short period of time. Read more about how the use of these vascular procedures has surged amid minimal regulation at the link in our bio. Photos by @cydnielledge」7月17日 22時15分