Treatment of lower limb ischaemia in patients with diabetes
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DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.3262
Abstract: Diabetic chronic limb‐threatening ischaemia is a challenging clinical problem with patients at high risk of diabetic foot ulceration (DFU) and limb loss. Patients often remain asymptomatic even in the presence of severe pedal ischaemia until… read more here.
Keywords: limb; lower limb; limb ischaemia; treatment lower ... See more keywords
Atypical Presentation of Critical Lower Limb Ischaemia Treated with Aortobifemoral Biosynthetic Prosthesis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvssr.2018.11.003
Abstract: The case of a 67-year old man initially presenting with claudication, which soon progressed to rest pain and ulcers in the thighs, groins, scrotum, sacral and gluteal regions, is presented. Computed tomography angiography revealed occlusion… read more here.
Keywords: atypical presentation; presentation critical; lower limb; limb ischaemia ... See more keywords
Critical limb ischaemia: artery repair
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DOI: 10.1038/548s41a
Abstract: Can regenerative medicine help to avoid leg amputation in patients with critical limb ischaemia? read more here.
Keywords: ischaemia artery; critical limb; artery repair; limb ischaemia ... See more keywords
Lower limb ischaemia in patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: an approach to diagnosis
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DOI: 10.1111/ans.17437
Abstract: A negative correlation. Am. J. Surg. 1965; 109: 711–4. 6. Taylor GI, Palmer JH. The vascular territories (angiosomes) of the body: experimental study and clinical applications. Br. J. Plast. Surg. 1987; 40: 113–41. 7. Barrientos-Ruiz… read more here.
Keywords: limb ischaemia; ischaemia patients; membrane oxygenation; patients extracorporeal ... See more keywords
Endovascular thrombectomy for critical lower limb ischaemia in a patient with COVID-19
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-244941
Abstract: Hypercoagulable and proinflammatory states induced by the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) lead to thrombotic and embolic events. In this case report, the authors describe how they successfully managed acute critical limb ischaemia in a patient of… read more here.
Keywords: patient covid; ischaemia patient; limb ischaemia;
Acute limb ischaemia due to vasospasm: a rare presentation
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-246495
Abstract: A 30-year-old woman with active intravenous drug use presented with pain, blue discolouration, paresthesia and lack of grip strength of left hand for 1 week. Physical examination revealed blue discolouration, decreased sensation and cold to touch… read more here.
Keywords: limb ischaemia; acute limb; ischaemia due; due vasospasm ... See more keywords
Non-diseased aortic mural thrombus presenting with acute limb ischaemia
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-247297
Abstract: We present a case of a thoracic aortic mural thrombus (AMT) in a non-atherosclerotic and non-aneurysmal aorta that presented with acute limb ischaemia. AMT in a non-diseased aorta without an underlying hypercoagulable disorder is rare.… read more here.
Keywords: limb ischaemia; non; acute limb; mural thrombus ... See more keywords
A single-centre protocol using low-dose urokinase for catheter-directed thrombolysis in the treatment of acute lower limb ischaemia.
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DOI: 10.1177/17085381231174922
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Catheter-directed thrombolysis is one of the main treatments for acute limb ischaemia. Urokinase is still a widely used thrombolytic drug in some regions. However, there needs to be a clear consensus on the protocol… read more here.
Keywords: limb ischaemia; directed thrombolysis; catheter directed; thrombolysis ... See more keywords
A 'hot clinic' for cold limbs: the benefit of urgent clinics for patients with critical limb ischaemia.
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DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2020.0068
Abstract: INTRODUCTION The national reconfiguration of vascular surgery means that arterial centres serve larger populations with increased demand on resources. Emergency general surgery ambulatory clinics facilitate timely review and intervention, avoiding admission; a critical limb ischaemia… read more here.
Keywords: limb ischaemia; clinic cold; critical limb; cold limbs ... See more keywords
Acute limb ischaemia: not an uncommon complication of COVID-19 infection.
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DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2021.0342
Abstract: A new variant of coronavirus (2019-nCoV) causing acute respiratory distress in humans was identified for the first time in 2019, in Wuhan, China. One of the many complications of infection with this coronavirus is hypercoagulopathy,… read more here.
Keywords: acute limb; covid infection; complication; limb ... See more keywords
Risk Factors for Fasciotomy After Revascularization for Acute Lower Limb Ischaemia
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DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2021.662744
Abstract: Background: Acute lower limb ischaemia (ALI) is a life and limb threatening vascular emergency. Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) may develop upon revascularization. The risk of fasciotomy was hypothesized to be decreased in women due to… read more here.
Keywords: risk; lower limb; limb ischaemia; acute lower ... See more keywords