Acute Limb Ischemia Presentation and Outcome Among Cardiac Patients in Resource-Limited Setup, Single Institution Experience, Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2024
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2024-12-13
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Addis Ababa University
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Acute Limb Ischemia (ALI) is a sudden drop in limb perfusion, posing a threat to viability. Cardiac conditions such as atrial fibrillation, valvular disease, and ischemic heart disease are major risk factors. In resource-limited settings like Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, understanding ALI presentation and outcomes in cardiac patients is crucial for improving management and reducing morbidity and mortality
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Acute Limb Ischemia, Cardiac Disease, Amputation, Thromboembolism, Atrial Fibrillation, Resource-Limited Setting, Vascular Surgery, Revascularization, Embolism, Ischemic Heart Disease, Mitral Stenosis, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Pulmonary Complications, Anticoagulation, Limb viability