Acute loss of perfusion distal to occlusion of major arteries due to an embolus (air, fat, amniotic fluid) that migrates to point of occlusion or a thrombus (most common) intrinsic t...
Can present acutely in patients without significant collateral circulation.
Proximal occlusions lead to more rapid progression of findings.
Occlusion at aortic bifurcation ...
Alonso-Coello P, Bellmunt S, McGorrian C, et al. Antithrombotic therapy in peripheral artery disease: antithrombotic therapy and prevention of thrombos...
I74.9 Embolism and thrombosis of unspecified artery
I74.3 Embolism and thrombosis of arteries of the lower extremities
I74.5 Embolism and thrombosis of iliac artery
I66.9 Occlusion and stenosi...
6 P’s of occlusion: pain, pallor, paresthesia, poikilothermia, pulselessness, and paralysis
Golden period: 4 to 6 hours, after which ischemia leads to irreversible cellular death
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FIGURE 28-17 (A) Ulcers resulting from arterial emboli. (B) Gangrene of the toes resulting from severe arterial ischemia. (C) Ulcer from venous stasis.
FIGURE 28-17 (A) Ulcers resulting from arterial emboli. (B) Gangrene of the toes resulting from severe arterial ischemia. (C) Ulcer from ...