Critical Limb Ischaemia Flashcards
1
Q
What is critical limb ischaemia?
A
Advanced form of chronic limb ischaemia
2
Q
What are the diagnostic features of critical limb ischaemia?
A
Ischaemic rest pain > 2 weeks
Presence of ischaemic lesions or gangrene
ABPI < 0.5
3
Q
Clinical features of critical limb ischaemia
A
Burning pain at night
O/E
- pale and cold legs
- weak/absent pulses
- skin changes
