Chronic critical limb ischemia: European experiences.

Authors:	N DIEHM, A SILVESTRO, I BAUMGARTNER, D D DO, C DIEHM, J SCHMIDLI, F DICK
Language:	Eng.
Date:	2009-09-10
Journal:	The Journal of cardiovascular surgery (0021-9509)
Release:	J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino). 2009 Oct;50(5):647-53
Abstract:	Chronic critical limb ischemia still poses a substantial threat to both limb and life of the affected patients since these patients suffer typically also from associated cardiac and cerebrovascular disease and other severe comorbidities. Due to improved secondary prevention strategies and dedicated technical innovation, however, clinical outcomes have improved in the recent years. Purpose of this article is to provide a balanced discussion of contemporary treatment concepts for patients with critical limb ischemia with a focus on arterial revascularization.
Copyright:	The Journal of cardiovascular surgery Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Division of Clinical and Interventional, Angiology Inselspital, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland. diehm gmx.ch
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Terms:	Angioplasty, Balloon, Cardiovascular Agents, Chronic Disease, Critical Illness, Europe, Gene Therapy, Humans, Ischemia, Lower Extremity, Prosthesis Design, Secondary Prevention, Stents, Treatment Outcome, Vascular Surgical Procedures, Wound Healing