Acute-on-Chronic Limb Ischaemia Flashcards
1
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causes of acute-on-chronic limb ischaemia
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embolic
thombosis in-situ
2
Q
presentation of acute-on-chronic limb ischaemia
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likely prior history of claudication
good collateralisation
acute episode - 6P’s
3
Q
diagnosis
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angiogram
4
Q
management of embolus
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embolectomy
5
Q
management of thrombosis in-situ and diseased arteries
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thrombolysis +/- angioplasty/ stent
arterial bypass surgery