Endovascular Treatment of Critical Limb Ischemia: Contemporary Techniques, Outcomes, and Future Directions

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Bangaldesh Journal of Cardivascular Medicine

2025, Volume 3, Issue 3 : 1-4

Research Article

Endovascular Treatment of Critical Limb Ischemia: Contemporary Techniques, Outcomes, and Future Directions

Robert M. Hayes

Sophia L. Bennett

Daniel K. Morgan

Emily R. Carter

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Ahmed N. Rahman

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Department of Vascular and Endovascular Medicine, Metropolitan Heart Institute, New York, USA

Division of Cardiovascular Intervention, University Hospital London, UK

Department of Vascular Research, Global Cardiac Sciences Centre, Sydney, Australia

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Department of Cardiovascular Imaging, European Vascular Institute, Berlin, Germany

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Department of Interventional Cardiology, International Vascular Research Foundation, Dubai, UAE

Abstract

Critical limb ischemia, now commonly termed chronic limb-threatening ischemia, represents the most severe form of peripheral artery disease and is associated with rest pain, non-healing ulcers, gangrene, amputation, and high mortality. Endovascular therapy has become a major treatment strategy due to reduced invasiveness, repeatability, and suitability for high-risk surgical patients. This article reviews clinical evaluation, imaging, procedural techniques, outcomes, complications, and future directions in endovascular management of critical limb ischemia.

Keywords

Critical Limb Ischemia

Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia

Peripheral Artery Disease

Angioplasty

Stenting

Drug-Coated Balloon

Limb Salvage

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