Case: A 50-year-old male with a history of atrial fibrillation presents with sudden-onset severe pain and pale discoloration of his right foot. He also reports numbness and tingling in the same leg. On examination, the right foot is cold, pulseless, and there is no capillary refill. The rest of the physical examination is unremarkable. He denies any trauma or prior history of peripheral vascular disease. Question: What is the most likely diagnosis?
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Case:
A 50-year-old male with a history of atrial fibrillation presents with sudden-onset severe pain and pale discoloration of his right foot. He also reports numbness and tingling in the same leg. On examination, the right foot is cold, pulseless, and there is no capillary refill. The rest of the physical examination is unremarkable. He denies any trauma or prior history of peripheral vascular disease.
Question:
What is the most likely diagnosis?
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