Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia

Guest: Arashk Motiei, M.D.

Hosts: Sharonne Hayes, M.D.

Chronic limb threatening ischemia is a common problem associated with a high morbidity and mortality. Patients need aggressive multidisciplinary evaluation and treatment to reduce the risk of limb loss and associated cardiovascular risk.

Topics Discussed:

• What are the key clinical manifestations of chronic limb threatening ischemia?


• What is the risk of limb loss and mortality in patients with chronic limb threatening ischemia?


• What are some diagnostic tests and what are the pitfalls of these tests?


• Can you give us a broad overview of revascularization for these patients?

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