Acute Care Cardiovascular Essentials for Advanced Practice Providers-Acute Lower Extremity Ischemia

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses acute lower extremity ischemia. They provide information about the incidence of this condition and the two main etiologies: embolism and severely diseased arterial areas. The speaker explains the symptoms of acute lower extremity ischemia, which include pain, pallor, poikilothermia, pulselessness, paresthesia, and paralysis. The physical exam includes checking for cool skin, impaired neurologic function, and absent pulses. The speaker explains the diagnosis process, which may involve modalities such as arteriography, CT angiography, or MRA. They also discuss management options, including risk stratification based on the Rutherford's classification and revascularization procedures. The speaker highlights potential complications, such as myonephrotic metabolic syndrome and compartment syndrome, that may arise during reperfusion. The video concludes by emphasizing the importance of feedback and offering further readings on the topic.

Keywords

acute lower extremity ischemia

symptoms

diagnosis

management options

complications