14/08/2026
A regular patient came in this morning and said, “You have potentially saved my life.” ❤️
She may well be right.
As part of my initial assessment, I carry out a Doppler assessment to check the blood flow through the arteries and veins of the feet and lower legs.
During this patient’s assessment, I detected an abnormality that raised concerns about her circulation and warranted further medical investigation. Following her appointment, she was referred for further assessment and is now under the care of cardiologists, who have identified a problem involving her left ventricle, one of the four chambers of the heart.
It really highlights why foot health practitioners are so much more than ‘just feet’.
Sometimes, what we see in the feet can be an important clue that something else is going on in the body.
I’m incredibly grateful that I was able to recognise something that needed further investigation, and my patient will forever be grateful that I did ( her words ) ❤️