Management of chronic critical limb ischemia

Sanjay Rajagopalan1, P Michael Grossman

  • 1Section of Vascular Medicine, Division of Cardiology, L3119, Women's Hospital 1500, East Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0273, USA. srajagop@umich.edu

Cardiology Clinics
|December 11, 2002
PubMed

Insights

Managing chronic limb ischemia (CLI) is complex. A multidisciplinary team approach, as detailed by the University of Michigan

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Diseases

Background:

  • Chronic limb ischemia (CLI) presents significant management challenges.
  • Effective CLI treatment necessitates a comprehensive, team-based strategy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a multidisciplinary approach for managing chronic limb ischemia.
  • To present the vascular medicine program's strategy at the University of Michigan.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the University of Michigan's comprehensive vascular medicine program.
  • Description of a multidisciplinary team's approach to CLI management.

Main Results:

  • The University of Michigan employs a detailed, multidisciplinary strategy for CLI.
  • Fig. 4 illustrates the integrated approach to patient care.

Conclusions:

  • A multidisciplinary approach is essential for effective chronic limb ischemia management.
  • The University of Michigan's vascular medicine program provides a model for integrated CLI care.

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