Acute Limb Ischemia: An Update on Diagnosis and Management

This review presents an update on the diagnosis and management of acute limb ischemia (ALI), a severe condition associated with high mortality and amputation rates. A comprehensive spectrum of ALI etiology is presented, with highlights on embolism and in situ thrombosis. The steps for emergency diag...

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Published in:Journal of clinical medicine 2019-08, Vol.8 (8), p.1215
Main Authors: Olinic, Dan-Mircea, Stanek, Agata, Tătaru, Dan-Alexandru, Homorodean, Călin, Olinic, Maria
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Language:English
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Summary:This review presents an update on the diagnosis and management of acute limb ischemia (ALI), a severe condition associated with high mortality and amputation rates. A comprehensive spectrum of ALI etiology is presented, with highlights on embolism and in situ thrombosis. The steps for emergency diagnosis are described, emphasizing the role of clinical data and imaging, mainly duplex ultrasound, CT angiography and digital substraction angiography. The different therapeutic techniques are presented, ranging from pharmacological (thrombolysis) to interventional (thromboaspiration, mechanical thrombectomy, and stent implantation) techniques to established surgical revascularization (Fogarty thrombembolectomy, by-pass, endarterectomy, patch angioplasty or combinations) and minor or major amputation of necessity. Postprocedural management, reperfusion injury, compartment syndrome and long-term treatment are also updated.
ISSN:2077-0383
2077-0383
DOI:10.3390/jcm8081215