Evaluation and Management of Acute Limb Ischemia - Endovascular Today
Evaluation and Management of Acute Limb Ischemia Reviewing the etiology, clinical factors, and management options. Created with Sketch. Acute limb ischemia (ALI) occurs due to the sudden cessation of arterial perfusion to an extremity. It is a common yet potentially devastating pathology occurring in 22 to 26 per 100,000 patients annually. 1 Compared with critical limb ischemia, ALI is associated with a higher amputation and mortality rate. As a result, rapid diagnosis and therapy are critical for the management of these patients. Open surgical revascularization has been the mainstay of thera...
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