Digital Subtraction Angiography Prior to an Amputation for Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI): An Expert Recommendation Statement From the CLI Global Society to Optimize Limb Salvage

Despite recent guideline updates on peripheral artery disease (PAD) and critical limb ischemia (CLI) treatment, the optimal treatment for CLI is still being debated. As a result, care is inconsistent, with many CLI patients undergoing an amputation prior to what many consider to be mandatory: consul...

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Published in:Journal of endovascular therapy 2020-08, Vol.27 (4), p.540-546
Main Authors: Mustapha, Jihad A., Saab, Fadi A., Martinsen, Brad J., Pena, Constantino S., Zeller, Thomas, Driver, Vickie R., Neville, Richard F., Lookstein, Robert, van den Berg, Jos C., Jaff, Michael R., Michael, Paul, Henao, Steve, AlMahameed, Amjad, Katzen, Barry
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Language:English
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Summary:Despite recent guideline updates on peripheral artery disease (PAD) and critical limb ischemia (CLI) treatment, the optimal treatment for CLI is still being debated. As a result, care is inconsistent, with many CLI patients undergoing an amputation prior to what many consider to be mandatory: consultation with an interdisciplinary specialty care team and a comprehensive imaging assessment. More importantly, quality imaging is critical in CLI patients with below-the-knee disease. Therefore, the CLI Global Society has put forth an interdisciplinary expert recommendation for superselective digital subtraction angiography (DSA) that includes the ankle and foot in properly indicated CLI patients to optimize limb salvage. A recommended imaging algorithm for CLI patients is included.
ISSN:1526-6028
1545-1550
DOI:10.1177/1526602820928590