Acute limb Ischaemia

in medical •  7 years ago 

Acute limb ischaemia can occur in patients through all age groups. Patients that smoke and have diabetes mellitus are at a higher risk of developing acute limb ischaemia. Most cases involve people with atherosclerosis problems.

Symptoms of acute limb ischaemia include:

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Pain
Pallor
Paresthesias
Perishingly cold
Pulselessness
Paralysis
These symptoms are called "the six P's'"

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