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Successful Simultaneous Revascularization for Acute Limb Ischemia and Concomitant Acute Myocardial Infarction

Keisuke Miyake1,2, Shinsuke Kikuchi1, Yuya Kitani3

  • 1Department of Vascular Surgery, Asahikawa Medical University, Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan.

Annals of Vascular Diseases
|November 8, 2018
PubMed

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This case report details a rare instance of acute limb ischemia (ALI) occurring simultaneously with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Successful treatment involved hybrid operating room revascularization and intraoperative hemodialysis.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Acute limb ischemia (ALI) presents significant morbidity and mortality risks.
  • Concomitant ALI and acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is an exceptionally rare clinical presentation.
  • Atherosclerotic disease and dehydration may contribute to simultaneous coronary and peripheral artery thrombosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of ALI with concurrent AMI.
  • To discuss the potential etiology of this complex presentation.
  • To highlight a successful treatment strategy for this critical condition.

Main Methods:

  • A case of ALI with concurrent AMI was identified.
  • The patient underwent simultaneous revascularization in a hybrid operating room.
  • Intraoperative hemodialysis was utilized to manage potential reperfusion syndrome.

Main Results:

  • The patient presented with ALI and AMI, complicated by prolonged ischemia.
  • Simultaneous revascularization and intraoperative hemodialysis were successfully performed.
  • Life-threatening reperfusion syndrome was prevented.

Conclusions:

  • This case underscores the rarity and complexity of ALI with concurrent AMI.
  • Prompt diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach are crucial for management.
  • Hybrid procedures and intraoperative hemodialysis offer a viable treatment option for such complex cases.

Keywords:
acute limb ischemiahemodialysismyocardial infarction

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