Acute-on-Chronic Limb Ischaemia Flashcards

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what is acute-on-chronic limb ischaemia?

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acute event in someone with a history of PAD

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causes of acute-on-chronic limb ischaemia

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embolic

thrombosis in-situ

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what is thrombosis in-situ?

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critical flow arrest at site of atherosclerotic stenosis

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diagnosis of salvageable limb?

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angiogram

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management options for thrombosis in-situ/ diseased arteries

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thrombolysis +/- angioplasty/stent

arterial bypass surgery

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