Perfusion Assessment in Critical Limb Ischemia
Published: August 12, 2019
- Limb perfusion assessment is important for the timely diagnosis of critical limb ischemia (CLI) and may help to reduce unnecessary invasive procedures in patients with adequate blood flow.
- This statement reviews the limitations of current methods of perfusion assessment and discusses newer techniques including transcutaneous oximetry (TcPO2), near-infra-red spectroscopy, and hyperspectral imaging.
- The importance of incorporating perfusion assessment into the care of CLI patients is also highlighted.
Supporting Materials
- Commentary: Understanding Perfusion Evaluation in Critical Limb Ischemia: Mission Possible by Tarek A. Hammad, MD
- Top Things to Know: Perfusion Assessment in Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI)
- News Release: Evaluating blood flow is key to early diagnosis and treatment for people with critical limb ischemia