Acute limb ischemia (ALI) results from a sudden obstruction in the arterial flow to the extremity due to an embolism or thrombosis. Embolic problems result in a greater degree of ischemia than ...
The management of acute limb ischemia requires a thorough understanding of the anatomy of the arterial occlusion and the open surgical and percutaneous options for restoring limb perfusion.
Two randomized trials have shown that the use of adjunctive intra-arterial thrombolytics does not significantly improve outcomes for stroke patients undergoing mechanical thrombectomy.The impact ...