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The Double Jeopardy of Acute Limb Ischemia
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Acute Limb Ischemia (ALI) is an abrupt cessation of blood flow to the limb due to an embolus, thrombus, or trauma. This is a medical and surgical emergency with a clinical presentation of 6 Ps (Pain, Paresthesia, Pulselessness, Pallor, Paralysis, Poikilothermia). If a timely diagnosis is not made, this could result in acute renal failure, amputation, and death. This lecture discusses the importance of early diagnosis of ALI, early medical interventions, and urgent vascular consultation to prevent complications.

CME (Credits: 0.5) CEU (Credits: 0.75)

Samuel Adegboyega, DPM
Chairman, Division of Medical Sciences
Associate Professor, Department of Surgery/Medicine
Sports Medicine Club, Advisor
New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Section Chief of Podiatry, Division of Surgery Harlem Hospital
New York, NY
[email protected]

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Learning Objectives:

  1. Be able to define and identify ALI.
  2. To understand the complications of ALI.
  3. What is the role of a podiatrist, and what are the treatment options for ALI.
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