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Changing patterns of atheroembolism

P V Sharma1, S C Babu, P M Shah

  • 1Department of Surgery, Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, Bronx, New York, USA.

Cardiovascular Surgery (London, England)
|October 1, 1996
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Atheroembolism, often caused by medical procedures, significantly impacts vascular surgery patients. Prompt recognition and treatment are crucial for managing this condition and improving outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Interventional Radiology

Background:

  • Atheroembolism is a serious complication following vascular surgery.
  • Iatrogenic causes, particularly angiography, contribute significantly to atheroembolism.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the incidence and characteristics of atheroembolism in patients undergoing aortic and infrainguinal vascular surgery.
  • To analyze the outcomes and management strategies for atheroembolism.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 1011 patients undergoing vascular surgery between 1986 and 1993.
  • Identification of 29 patients with confirmed atheroembolism.
  • Analysis of iatrogenic vs. spontaneous causes, affected arterial sites, clinical manifestations, and treatment outcomes.

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Main Results:

  • Atheroembolism occurred in 2.9% of patients, with 44.8% being iatrogenic, mainly from angiography.
  • Common manifestations included 'trash foot' and digital artery occlusions.
  • The overall complication rate was 58.6%, including mortality (17.2%), major amputations (27.6%), and renal failure (13.8%).
  • Iatrogenic cases had higher mortality and renal failure rates, while spontaneous cases had higher rates of foot ischemia and reoperation.

Conclusions:

  • Atheroembolism presents a high morbidity and mortality risk in vascular surgery patients.
  • Prompt diagnosis, aggressive management, and preventative measures are essential for improving patient outcomes.