This study clearly depicts that Acute limb ischemia (ALI) is challenging to treat because of high morbidity and mortality. Endovascular-first options beginning with thrombolysis are technically feasible with similar results to open surgery. We examined our experience with thrombolysis to identify patients and target conduits that are predictive of improved outcomes.
We performed a retrospective review of our institutional database of thrombolysis cases for arterial lower extremity disease. Thrombolysis was the index procedure and any subsequent treatment was a reintervention. Conversion to open surgery perioperatively, such as thromboembolectomy or bypass, was considered a technical failure. Primary outcomes included primary patency, secondary patency, amputation-free survival (AFS), and survival. Secondary outcomes included conversion to open, reintervention <30 days, and amputation <30 days. Descriptive statistics and analysis of variance were performed for preoperative and intraoperative risk factors. Kaplan-Meier estimation and Cox proportional hazards models were used for primary and secondary outcomes.
Reference link-https://www.jvascsurg.org/article/S0741-5214(20)31965-0/fulltext
