ANATOMY
LIMB VASCULATURE
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Question
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The most common cause for acute limb ischemia
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Arterial trauma
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Aortic dissection
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Emboli
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Thrombosis
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Acute limb ischemia (ALI) is a vascular emergency associated with a high risk for limb loss and death. Most cases result from in situ thrombosis in patients with preexisting peripheral arterial disease or those who have undergone vascular procedures including stenting and bypass grafts.
Detailed explanation-2: -Age. Smoking. Diabetes. Overweight or obesity. Sedentary lifestyle. High cholesterol. High blood pressure. Family history of atherosclerosis or claudication.
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