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Digital Subtraction Angiography Prior to an Amputation for Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI): An Expert Recommendation Statement From the CLI Global Society to Optimize Limb Salvage

  • Jihad A Mustapha
  • , Fadi A Saab
  • , Brad J Martinsen
  • , Constantino S Pena
  • , Thomas Zeller
  • , Vickie R Driver
  • , Richard F Neville
  • , Robert Lookstein
  • , Jos C van den Berg
  • , Michael R Jaff
  • , Paul Michael
  • , Steve Henao
  • , Amjad AlMahameed
  • , Barry Katzen

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Abstract

Despite recent guideline updates on peripheral artery disease (PAD) and critical limb ischemia (CLI) treatment, the optimal treatment for CLI is still being debated. As a result, care is inconsistent, with many CLI patients undergoing an amputation prior to what many consider to be mandatory: consultation with an interdisciplinary specialty care team and a comprehensive imaging assessment. More importantly, quality imaging is critical in CLI patients with below-the-knee disease. Therefore, the CLI Global Society has put forth an interdisciplinary expert recommendation for superselective digital subtraction angiography (DSA) that includes the ankle and foot in properly indicated CLI patients to optimize limb salvage. A recommended imaging algorithm for CLI patients is included.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)540-546
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists
Volume27
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2020
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Algorithms
  • Amputation, Surgical/adverse effects
  • Angiography, Digital Subtraction/standards
  • Clinical Decision-Making
  • Consensus
  • Critical Illness
  • Decision Support Techniques
  • Humans
  • Ischemia/diagnostic imaging
  • Limb Salvage/adverse effects
  • Patient Selection
  • Peripheral Arterial Disease/diagnostic imaging
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Treatment Outcome

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