Acute Limb Ischemia: The Best Approach

Bertha Hughes

Bertha Hughes. Those who present with acute limb ischemia require urgent intervention to preserve tissue and to salvage the limb. An accurate history and physical is essential. Immediate diagnostic tests/imaging and timely intervention are critical components of successful outcomes. The selection of treatment options and mode of intervention is a difficult decision. A team approach is critical in ensuring patients and their families receive timely and supportive care. Those patients who are atypical in their presentation and in their response to therapy require closer review.

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