Rest pain in a 104 year old female

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104 year old female, treated 3 years earlier for critical limb ischemia of the right foot. Now presents with a 2 month history of worsening left foot rest pain. Unable to sleep for more than 2 hours. She lives independently with her 84 year old daughter.

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