Advances in endovascular treatment of critical limb ischemia

Bryan P. Yan, Darragh Moran, Brian G. Hynes, Thomas J. Kiernan, Cheuk Man Yu

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Abstract

Critical limb ischemia (CLI) represents the most severe clinical manifestation of peripheral arterial disease. In the absence of timely revascularization, CLI carries high risk of mortality and amputation. Over the past decade, endovascular revascularization has rapidly become the preferred primary treatment strategy for CLI, especially for the treatment of below-the-knee disease. Advances in percutaneous devices and techniques have expanded the spectrum of patients with CLI who are deemed candidates for revascularization. This review will focus on advances in endovascular options for the treatment of CLI, in particular for below-the-knee disease.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)756-765
Number of pages10
JournalCirculation Journal
Volume75
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Angioplasty
  • Peripheral arterial disease
  • Stents

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