A patient with critical lower limb ischemia presents with
Correct Answer: Rest pain and ischemic ulcers
Description: Critical lower limb Ischemia is characterized by rest pain. Ulcers and gangrene may occur in patients with critical limb ischemia Critical limb ischemia CLI results from severe aerial occlusive disease in whom resting blood flow cannoy provide fro basal nutrition needs of tissues Ischemic symptoms are present even during rest (rest pain) Pain is worse when legs are horizontal and may improve when legs are kept in a dependent position Ischemic ulcers, lesions on the foot and gangrene may be seen ABI <0.5 Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno :1784
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