Acute-on-Chronic Limb Ischaemia Flashcards
1
Q
what is acute-on-chronic limb ischaemia?
A
acute event in someone with a history of PAD
2
Q
causes of acute-on-chronic limb ischaemia
A
embolic
thrombosis in-situ
3
Q
what is thrombosis in-situ?
A
critical flow arrest at site of atherosclerotic stenosis
4
Q
diagnosis of salvageable limb?
A
angiogram
5
Q
management options for thrombosis in-situ/ diseased arteries
A
thrombolysis +/- angioplasty/stent
arterial bypass surgery