Acute limb ischaemia

Acute limb and/or digital ischaemia (ALI, Acute Limb Ischaemia) is a global healthcare problem that is associated with high morbidity and mortality. It is caused by occlusion of a native artery, vascular bypass graft, or angioplasty-site/stent due to embolization or thrombosis, or occlusion of digital micro-vessels due to vasospasm or thrombosis. The culprit risk factor for embolic ALI is most often cardiogenic associated with atrial fibrillation. Other risk factors for ALI include smoking, hypertension, raised cholesterol and diabetes.
Source: Surgery (Medicine Publishing) - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Vascular surgery – II Source Type: research